Understanding Autism Services for Employer Benefit Plans
Presented by Beacon Health Options
The presentation will cover the history of the autism and the factors related to its current prevalence. Next, DSM V diagnostic criteria will be shared along with the scientific basis underlying Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) treatment effectiveness and the evolution of ABA treatment. BHO’s autism management capabilities will then be discussed and followed by presentation of BHO’s ABA benefit management model. BHO’s significant clinical outcomes findings will then be shared followed by a legislative update on ABA benefit inclusion. The presentation will conclude with a discussion on lessons learned from BHO’s five years of managing ABA benefits.