Blue Cross And Blue Shield Of Oklahoma Announces Autism Benefits

Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Oklahoma announced the addition of an autism benefit to insured groups effective their next policy year. This change will not in any way affect the current medical coverage that has always been available to children with autism. Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Oklahoma is responding to market interests in the benefits and coverage of certain autism-related medically necessary services.

Source: Autism News From Medical News Today

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One Response to “Blue Cross And Blue Shield Of Oklahoma Announces Autism Benefits”

1. Wayne Rohde says:

   January 25, 2009 at 7:22 pm

   The announcement from BCBS was looked upon as a possible solution for children with autism in Oklahoma.

   However, the details of the plan were slow to be released. Once the layers of the onion are peeled back, there is really no coverage for the most effective method of behavioral therapy ABA. Just a little OT,PT, and Speech with a $ 75K lifetime cap.

   Thanks but no thanks. Medicaid in Ok covers more. My own insurance provides more coverage.