Autism - Info on Federal Healthcare

Re: Autism - Info on Federal Healthcare

feeds@yuku.com (momofalexa) — Sat, 04 Jul 2009 19:26:54 GMT

Ah, so not self-insured and non-public employers like I was reading it. They are saying it does not apply to self-insured non-public employers. I was taking that as two separate classes when it is describing the type of public employer (as in self-insured). Thanks for clarifying!

Re: Autism - Info on Federal Healthcare

feeds@yuku.com (jalmil) — Sat, 04 Jul 2009 17:52:28 GMT

They are talking about companies that self insure their employees, opposed to employers that purchase fully insured group plan.

Re: Autism - Info on Federal Healthcare

feeds@yuku.com (momofalexa) — Fri, 03 Jul 2009 07:48:52 GMT

jalmil wrote:

The Autism Law Does Not Apply to:
Self-insured, non-public employers.
Self-insured health and welfare plans, such as union plans.

Lynn, I guess I found the term "non-public employers" confusing. What does that term mean in the context of this law?

Re: Autism - Info on Federal Healthcare

feeds@yuku.com (jalmil) — Fri, 03 Jul 2009 06:48:27 GMT

It is actually an IL state law that is for all insurance carriers of both individual and employer sponsored plans. I am going to try and see if they will cover Bubba's therapy as now we have to reach the deductible first which is $3,600. Pretty much the same as no coverage at all as by that time he has exceeded his annual visits. I will let you know how it goes.

Re: Autism - Info on Federal Healthcare

feeds@yuku.com (momofalexa) — Thu, 02 Jul 2009 12:51:10 GMT

Let's hope!! Looks like this is regarding federal employers right now..that is a start.

Autism - Info on Federal Healthcare

feeds@yuku.com (jalmil) — Thu, 02 Jul 2009 09:55:56 GMT

Insurance Coverage for Autism - State of IL

Beginning December 12, 2008, all individual and group health insurance policies and HMO contracts must abide by the provisions of Public Act 95-1005 (215 ILCS 356z.14).
This new Illinois law provides coverage for the diagnosis and treatment of autism spectrum disorders for children under 21, establishing an annual benefit of $36,000 for services provided pursuant to this Act.
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