Tell Blue Cross Not to Turn Its Back on Vulnerable Children

There is no way these children will find help on their own. They need help. Blue Cross Blue Shield should NOT discontinue its programs to help autistic children. Please sign/share. We must take care of the children in this country, especially the most vulnerable.


http://petitions.moveon.org/sign/stop-blue-cross-blue-5?source=s.icn.tw&r_by=3070810

Stop Blue Cross Blue Shield of Illinois from Cutting Autism Services

Petition by Kiya Olson

To be delivered to Karen Atwood, President of BCBS of Illinois

Blue Cross Blue Shield of Illinois is proposing a Focused Management Outpatient Program which will cease coverage for the supervision of applied behavior analysis (ABA) programs. Specifically assessing a child's progress, making new materials, conducting team meetings, overseeing direct therapists, adapting programs, and creating new programs after a child has demonstrated progress will no longer be paid for; even though they are vital aspects of a QUALITY program.

ABA is the primary type of intervention recommended for children with autism because of its comprehensive nature and consistent supervision by a qualified clinician. This program will negatively affect families in being able to receive reliable & valid comprehensive programming and it'll affect all BCBAs who work with insurance. If you believe this is wrong and would like to help us stop this by signing a petition that we are creating please write your name below and share this with others!