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WHO WE ARE
Autism Health Insurance Project, Inc., a 501 (c3) Public Benefit Corporation is advocating and working with families, providers, therapists, ABA agencies, regional centers and other autism organizations.
We are committed to helping your children or clients get the coverage they deserve, so that you can focus on giving them the love and services they need to realize their potential.
QUICK LINKS
Why Health Insurance?
Who Regulates Your Health Plan?
AB 88, The CA Mental Health Parity Act of 2000
Resources/Journal Articles
 WHAT PARENTS ARE SAYING
The Autism Health Insurance Project was a Godsend. My son was diagnosed with Autism when he was 2 1/2 years old. AHIP helped our family obtain behavioral therapy that my son indisputably needed from Blueshield Health Insurance Company, which initially denied our request by claiming ABA services was not covered under our policy. AHIP advocated for our family, without which our son would not have received the therapy. Thank you AHIP!
We started to work with Karen from the Autism Health Insurance Project in January 2010, as we started a 35 hour week ABA program for our son who was 3 years old with a diagnosis of autism and childhood apraxia of speech. At that point we had been unsuccessful in getting Blue Shield to reimburse us for the program expenses. After connecting with the Autism Health Insurance Project, Karen guided us through the appeal process, helped draft multiple letters and prepare information for an independent medical review. She was always highly professional, very responsive and extremely enthusiastic...
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