Judge: Insurer Wrong To Deny Autism Coverage
A federal judge has ruled that Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan was wrong to deny coverage for certain autism treatment services.
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A federal judge has ruled that Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan was wrong to deny coverage for certain autism treatment services.
A self-named "regular guy" was able to convince the state's Bridge Authority to go along with his idea.
Lt. Gov. Brian Calley, whose daughter in kindergarten has been diagnosed with autism, said the overall goal is that eventually, "Michigan will be the place to be if you're a family that is living with an autism spectrum disorder."
One reason for the rise in whooping-cough cases, is that some parents don't get their children vaccinated because of Autism fears.
Gov. Rick Snyder has named 12 people to the newly created Autism Council within the state Department of Community Health.
Gov. Rick Snyder has signed an order establishing an Autism Council within the state Department of Community Health.
Michigan Gov. Rick Snyder got the extra police troopers and summer jobs programs for inner city youths he wanted in the new budget, but he failed to get lawmakers to tie education money to student performance or invest as much as he wanted in health initiatives.
Insurance companies will have to offer coverage for autism treatments six months from now, a move the parent of one autistic boy said will make a huge difference to families struggling to pay for their children's treatment.
Michigan ranks fourth in the nation, when it comes to the number of children with Autism.
Michigan lawmakers gave final legislative approval Thursday to bills that will require insurance companies to offer coverage for autism treatments.
Michigan took a key step Tuesday toward joining a growing number of states requiring insurance coverage for autism treatments.
The Michigan Senate is poised to debate bills aimed at requiring insurance companies to cover some types of treatment for autism.
Wayne County prosecutors are now saying it will likely be after the first of the year before a decision is made on a warrant request connected to the disappearance of a 2-year-old Detroit girl.
An Autism Speaks spokesman hopes the state legislature acts quickly to approve Gov. Snyder's call to force health insurance to cover treatment for autistic kids.
Children with autism often have a difficult time being properly diagnosed or receiving therapy. Those problems are compounded for disadvantaged families or families living in rural areas. The Autism Collaborative Center at Eastern Michigan University soon will be able to bridge that gap thanks to a $500,000 state grant that will allow the staff to use the latest technology -- a live video stream -- to evaluate and treat clients.
For thousands of families, it's a never-ending search for answers. And Wednesday night, there could be some new answers for families struggling with autism.
