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Safety in the home:

Safety in the Home for Children with Autism | OAR All parents have household safety concerns, usually starting when their child begins crawling around the house. Baby-proofing the home is at the top of any parent’s priority list. However, children with autism may face unique risks because of their tendency to fixate on certain items or display se...

Organization solutions for spring cleaning: http://madisonhouseautism.org/housing/spring-cleaning-organization-solutions-autism/.

Spring Cleaning: Organization Solutions for Autism - MHAF Spring cleaning: refresh your physical living space and gain mental clarity. Here are some great organizational strategies for autistic adults.

PA Autism Insurance Act (Act 62):

PA Act 62 changes to the way autism services are covered through the Medical Assistance program and private health insurers. If you have private insurance, it is important that you know whether or not Act 62 applies to your plan.

The Autism Insurance Act:
- Requires many private health insurance companies to cover the cost of diagnostic assessment and treatment of autism spectrum disorder and services for children under the age of 21, up to $36,000 per year;
- Requires the Pennsylvania Department of Public Welfare, DPW, to cover the cost of services for individuals who are enrolled in the Medical Assistance program and do not have private insurance coverage, or for individuals whose costs exceed $36,000 in one year; and
- Requires the Pennsylvania Department of State to license professional behavior specialists who provide services to children.

Who is covered by the Autism Insurance Act?

Children or young adults under age 21 with a diagnosis of an autism spectrum disorder who:
- Are covered under an employer group health insurance policy (including HMOs and PPOs) that has more than 50 employees and the policy is not a "self-insured" or "ERISA" policy;
- Are on Medical Assistance; or
- Are covered by Pennsylvania’s Children’s Health Insurance Program (CHIP).

For additional information, check out

www.paautisminsurance.org