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House bill would free up Medicaid spending for autism treatment


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SPRINGFIELD, ILLINOIS – Braxton Lear is 5 years old and tall for his age. He runs – not walks – from his scooter, to the swing set, to the trampoline in his great-aunt’s backyard in Caseyville, about 12 miles east of St. Louis.
Braxton’s mom, Shannon Lear, asks him what’s his name, how old is he, and what’s her name. He answers.
“He couldn’t do that a year ago,” Lear said.
Braxton was diagnosed with autism around his third birthday. For the past year and a half, he’s been receiving autism behavioral therapy from the Hope Institute, which Lear said has completely changed his behavior and strengthened their bond. ....

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Legislation would grant millions in Medicaid coverage


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Belleville News Democrat & Capitol News Illinois
SPRINGFIELD – Braxton Lear is 5 years old and tall for his age. He runs – not walks – from his scooter, to the swing set, to the trampoline in his great-aunt’s backyard in Caseyville, about 12 miles east of St. Louis. 
Braxton’s mom, Shannon Lear, asks him what’s his name, how old is he, and what’s her name. He answers.
“He couldn’t do that a year ago,” Lear said. 
Braxton was diagnosed with autism around his third birthday. For the past year and a half, he’s been receiving autism behavioral therapy from the Hope Institute, which Lear said has completely changed his behavior and strengthened their bond. ....

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more tough news for these kids and their families… sorry to see this
Medicaid plan changes typically take a long time to make, so good luck to all involved. This seems to be another negative effect of the push to have certifications and credentials for every possible human service provider. If you end up with only 26 qualfied providers in the state, you haven’t thought things through carefully.
HB16 would go along way to correct half of the problem. It would expand those who can provide the service and create much greater coverage across the state. The real problem, is the low rate of reimbursement offered through Medicaid for the service. Even if more providers become eligible, no one will provide the service because the rate of reimbursement is below their actual costs. Really need to expand those who can provide the service AND increase the reimbursement rate. ....

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House bill would free up Medicaid spending for autism treatment in Illinois


SPRINGFIELD – Braxton Lear is 5 years old and tall for his age. He runs – not walks – from his scooter, to the swing set, to the trampoline in his great-aunt’s backyard in Caseyville, about 12 miles east of St. Louis.
Braxton’s mom, Shannon Lear, asks him what’s his name, how old is he, and what’s her name. He answers.
“He couldn’t do that a year ago,” Lear said.
Braxton was diagnosed with autism around his third birthday. For the past year and a half, he’s been receiving autism behavioral therapy from the Hope Institute, which Lear said has completely changed his behavior and strengthened their bond. ....

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