Military Families Ask Congress to Fix TRICARE
House, Senate members briefed on needed changes in ABA coverage for military kidsApril 09, 2014WASHINGTON, DC (April 9, 2014) -- Military families raising children with autism and Down syndrome today...
View ArticleTRICARE Plans Major Revamp of ABA Services For Military Kids
Three different programs serving kids with autism will be rolled into oneApril 22, 2014WASHINGTON, DC (April 22, 2014) -- In a report to Congress, TRICARE announced it will be creating a new Autism...
View ArticleGillibrand: Make Military Kids With Disabilities A Priority
Senator demands answers on ABA coverage for military familiesMay 07, 2014WASHINGTON, DC (May 7, 2014) -- U.S. Senator Kirsten Gillibrand (D-NY) demanded answers yesterday from top military leaders on...
View ArticleABA For Military Kids Bill Introduced In Congress
Bipartisan measure would require TRICARE coverageMay 09, 2014WASHINGTON, DC (May 9, 2014) -- Bipartisan legislation that would require TRICARE to cover applied behavior analysis (ABA) for all military...
View ArticleHouse Approves Better Access to ABA For Military Kids
TRICARE reforms included in new Defense bill; Senate is nextMay 22, 2014WASHINGTON, DC (May 22, 2014) -- The U.S. House of Representatives today approved a new Defense budget which includes a...
View ArticleTRICARE Launches New Consolidated ABA Demo Program
Autism Speaks seeks input on changes from military families, providersSeptember 22, 2014WASHINGTON, DC (September 22, 2014) -- The Department of Defense has issued a new Comprehensive Autism Care...
View ArticlePentagon Delays Proposed Rate Cuts For ABA
New program would have cut ABA provider rates in halfOctober 09, 2014WASHINGTON, DC (October 9, 2014) -- The Department of Defense has announced it will delay a planned cut in what it pays providers...
View ArticleWarner Joins Chorus of Protest Over ABA Cuts for Military Kids
Virginia Senator asks TRICARE to explain rationale behind changesJuly 17, 2013WASHINGTON, DC (July 17, 2013) -- U.S. Senator Mark Warner of Virginia has added his voice to the protest over changes...
View ArticleTRICARE Retreats On Planned ABA Cuts for Military Kids
Military health care plan drops changes for active duty membersJuly 18, 2013WASHINGTON, DC (July 18, 2013) -- The Department of Defense announced today its new restrictions on applied behavior analysis...
View ArticleMilitary Families Stage Rally to Keep ABA
Families meet in Virginia Beach to petition Congress for better TRICARE coverageJuly 22, 2013VIRGINIA BEACH, VA (July 21, 2013) -- Military families gathered in Virginia Beach over the weekend to start...
View ArticleAutism Speaks Analyzes Military's New ABA Policies
(Updated) TRICARE coverage for active and non-active members is reviewedJuly 26, 2013(July 31 Update: Autism Speaks has received copies of letters issued by TRICARE to its regional contractors...
View ArticleAutism Speaks Reports On Efforts To Improve New TRICARE Plan
Attempt to revise Autism Demonstration ProgramOctober 24, 2014WASHINGTON, DC (October 24, 2014) -- Autism Speaks, military families and other service and advocacy organizations met last week with...
View ArticleAutism Speaks Salutes Our Veterans
Autism Speaks salutes those who have served our country and made the ultimate sacrifice on this Veterans Day. Some 23,000 of America's military families raise children with autism.November 11,...
View ArticleTRICARE Retreats On Planned ABA Cuts for Military Kids
Military health care plan drops changes for active duty membersJuly 18, 2013WASHINGTON, DC (July 18, 2013) -- The Department of Defense announced today its new restrictions on applied behavior analysis...
View ArticleMilitary Families Stage Rally to Keep ABA
Families meet in Virginia Beach to petition Congress for better TRICARE coverageJuly 22, 2013VIRGINIA BEACH, VA (July 21, 2013) -- Military families gathered in Virginia Beach over the weekend to start...
View ArticleAutism Speaks Analyzes Military's New ABA Policies
(Updated) TRICARE coverage for active and non-active members is reviewedJuly 26, 2013(July 31 Update: Autism Speaks has received copies of letters issued by TRICARE to its regional contractors...
View ArticleMajor Overhaul Urged for Medical Care for Military Kids
Autism Speaks joins AAP, Easter Seals, military advocacy groups in urging TRICARE changesOctober 05, 2013WASHINGTON, DC (October 5, 2013) -- Autism Speaks has joined the American Academy of Pediatrics,...
View ArticleDeal on Defense Bill Drops Kids With Autism
Amendment to expand ABA coverage under TRICARE fails to make final cutDecember 13, 2013WASHINGTON, DC (December 13, 2013) -- An 11th-hour agreement on a new Defense bill hammered out by the Senate and...
View ArticleMilitary Kids Gain Easier Access to ABA, But Barriers Remain
Congress to again take up broader TRICARE reformsFebruary 06, 2014WASHINGTON, DC (February 6, 2014) -- TRICARE, the military healthcare program, has eased onerous testing and assessment requirements...
View ArticleMilitary Families Ask Congress to Fix TRICARE
House, Senate members briefed on needed changes in ABA coverage for military kidsApril 09, 2014WASHINGTON, DC (April 9, 2014) -- Military families raising children with autism and Down syndrome today...
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