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July 02, 2010
Attorneys Readying Lawsuits Against Michigan's Medicaid Program, Insurers To Cover Autism Therapy.
The Detroit News (6/14, Kozlowski) reports that "most Michigan insurers still don't cover autism therapies, a situation many are trying to change through lawsuits and legislation to take the financial burden off families. Services, which can cost up to $50,000 annually, are not covered because many insurers deem the therapies experimental."
Even "though the Michigan House has passed legislation to require insurance companies to cover the costs of therapy for autistic children, and a bipartisan task force is conducting hearings around the state, some autism activists believe it won't become law." For that reason, "attorneys are ready to file lawsuits against Michigan's Medicaid program and other insurers to get children therapeutic coverage."
Related Links:
- Advocates seek autism coverage from Michigan insurers," Kim Kozlowski, The Detroit News, June 13, 2010.
Posted by admin at July 2, 2010 04:36 PM