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Free Autism Webinar: Maximizing Coverage Under the New Jersey Autism and Other Developmental Disabilities Mandate

Navigating insurance coverage for treatment of autism and other developmental disabilities can be challenging.  The recent enactment of P.L. 2009 c. 115 Health Benefits Coverage for Autism and Other Developmental Disabilities brings additional questions.

Autism New Jersey in collaboration with the Statewide Parent Advocacy Network (SPAN), welcomes parents and professionals to attend this free workshop, which answers questions such as: are all plans required to comply?  Who determines what treatments are medically necessary?  What’s the difference between a self-funded and a fully-insured plan?  

Advocating for a child’s right to health care is a shared effort between parents and professionals. Learn how the mandate affects delivery of services for autism and other developmental disabilities, how it intersects with state and federal laws, and how to effectively navigate the process of obtaining coverage.

Note*This is an online webinar, not a live event at Autism New Jersey

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