New Jersey is the state with the highest autism rate. As of now it requires health insurers to pay up for treatment and diagnosis. New Jersey is the 15th state in country to require expanded coverage for autism. There were more than a dozen parents and disabled children who attended emotional bill signing ceremony in New Brunswick.
A research based agency in New Jersey found that out of 1 in 94 children were having genetic based disorder as compared to 1 in 152 found nationwide. This legislation requires insurers to cover the cost of medical treatments like speech, occupational therapy etc. This cap the insurer’s liability at an average of $36,000 a year.
The lawmakers who sponsor the event from health insurance faced up new mandates which would drive up health insurance costs for small business.
With early diagnosis and treatment the children can maintain mainstream educations which would costs around $50,000 a year for special students. On taking insurance per pupil the amount would reduce to around $13,000 per year.
A research based agency in New Jersey found that out of 1 in 94 children were having genetic based disorder as compared to 1 in 152 found nationwide. This legislation requires insurers to cover the cost of medical treatments like speech, occupational therapy etc. This cap the insurer’s liability at an average of $36,000 a year.
The lawmakers who sponsor the event from health insurance faced up new mandates which would drive up health insurance costs for small business.
With early diagnosis and treatment the children can maintain mainstream educations which would costs around $50,000 a year for special students. On taking insurance per pupil the amount would reduce to around $13,000 per year.
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