DSHS Autism expenditure
The state of Washington spends over $60 million per year on Autism Costs for chidlren 21 and under.  18-22% of these clients also have private insurance that denies their medically necessary treatments making them eligible for Medicai coverage.  Once private insurance is required to cover Autism diagnosis and treatments, the cost will be shifted from DSHS to private insurance,leading to immediate savings.

Fiscal Note, Autism Insurance Parity “Shayan’s Law”
Estimated rate impact for the Washington Autism Insurance Reform

BCBS Minn Autism cost 83c Blue Cross Blue Shield of Minnesota has been covering Autism since 2001, in responce to a class action lawsuit settlement.  This coverage has no age limit or $$$ cap and includes ALL CPT codes related to ASD’s.

The Washington Autism Task Force Report to the Governor and Legislature Priority Recommendations and Implementation Plans (Page 7 talks about insurance coverage.)

Arguments for Private Insurance Coverage of Autism Related Services
Autism Speaks has outlined eight arguments in support of private insurance coverage of autism-related services based on importance, efficacy, and costs associated with autism insurance coverage.