Announcements
We're proud to announce the opening of two new centers in the DFW area! Please click on a link below to go to the center's page on our website!
Texas Autism Insurance "In-Network" Coverage
Behavioral Innovations provides In-Network coverage with the following companies if your policy has coverage for Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) therapy. Please click here to read more about how to determine if your policy covers ABA therapy.
- Aetna
- Blue Cross Blue Shield (BCBS) of Texas
- Humana (LifeSynch)
- Magellan
- Tricare/Humana (for active-duty military families)
- United Behavioral Health
Behavioral Innovations is proud to be the first ABA therapy center in Texas to partner with Aetna, Blue Cross Blue Shield (BCBS) of Texas and United Behavioral Health, providing in-network services. We are working diligently with additional insurance companies to gain provider status and network coverage in the near future. This will allow us to continue treating childrenw who are impacted by developmental disorders, while making it more affordable for their parents.
Existing Texas Autism Insurance Legislation
House Bill 1919 - was passed in 2007 and mandates that insurance companies recognize disorders on the autism spectrum
House Bill 451 - was passed in 2009 and widens the range of ages for insurance coverage
House Bill 192 - was also passed in 2009 and excuses a temporary absence from school of a student diagnosed with autism spectrum disorder for an appointment with a health care practitioner
Important Changes from the Texas Department of Insurance
On September 25th, 2009, the Texas Department of Insurance issued a set of guidelines that clarifies in the Texas Department of Insurance Rules and Regulations that Autism Spectrum Disorder is to be classified as a MEDICAL disorder and not MENTAL for those members of Fully Insured Health Insurance plans. These official changes became effective October 4, 2009. If you have a Fully Insured plan, know of someone who does, have had to discontinue services due to limits being placed on the number of visits your child is eligible to receive, or have been denied coverage because your policy treats Autism as a MENTAL disorder rather than a MEDICAL disorder, please contact us IMMEDIATELY! Your child may be eligible to begin or resume services due to these changes. If you would like more information regarding these changes, please click here and scroll to page 5, Title 28 in the document.
Federal Insurance Changes
The Mental Health Parity and Addiction Equity Act of 2008 (MHPAEA) was signed into law by President Bush in 2008, and became effective January 1, 2010. If you are a member of a Self-insured insurance plan offered by your employer, and your company has over 50 employees, this new law may impact your coverage and afford your child the opportunity to receive services without limitations placed on the level of mental health benefits. Contact your HR Department or your plan Administrator immediately! We are here to assist so if you have any questions, contact Behavioral Innovations IMMEDIATELY! If you would like more information regarding the MHPAEA and how it might specifically impact you, please click here!
If you know of any new developments regarding Autism legislation, insurance coverage or any other news that would help parents, we invite you to contact us at info@behavioral-innovations.com or call 469-374-0700 in the DFW Metroplex or 877-750-0ABA (0222) if outside the Metroplex.