The TACA Family Scholarship Fund was developed to help families who want to pursue medical treatment for their children with autism but need additional funding to initiate a treatment plan. We understand how difficult it is to stretch the family budget and the family costs associated with an autism diagnosis.

This federal income program is open to individuals with disabilities regardless of age or work history, as long as they meet medical and financial criteria. It is a needs-based program. In some cases, the financial cost of treatments like long-term ABA therapy can qualify a child for the program.

Medicaid or Federal health insurance and the state-level expansions of this program cover health care for low-income families and those who have children with significant special needs. If your child has moderate or severe autism, they may qualify for Medicaid coverage.

You may also be able to apply for other help in your state. Some states offer helping to pay for dippers or housing. If you are struggling to make ends meet talk to your state social services department about assisants programs.

To Fund

The UnitedHealthcare Children’s Foundation (UHCCF) offers timely financial support to families, so they can focus on what is most important – improving the quality of life of their child. UHCCF grants help with medical expenses not covered, or not fully covered, by a family’s commercial health insurance.

School Services

ABA (Applied Behavior Analysis) services are covered by insurance, although the specific coverage can vary depending on the individual's insurance plan and the state in which they live.

In the United States, federal laws, including the Affordable Care Act (ACA) and the Mental Health Parity and Addiction Equity Act (MHPAEA), require insurance plans to cover certain mental health and substance abuse treatments, including ABA services for individuals with autism.

However, insurance coverage for ABA services can still vary widely, and it is important for individuals to check with their specific insurance plan to determine the level of coverage they have. Some insurance plans may require prior authorization before ABA services are covered, or may have limits on the number of sessions that are covered.

If you have insurance coverage for ABA services, it is usually the responsibility of AAI to bill the insurance company for the services. However, it is still important for individuals to be aware of their coverage and to check with their insurance plan to ensure that the services they are receiving are covered. If you have any questions about your insurance coverage for ABA services, it is important to contact your insurance company or provider for more information.

Insurance

Autism Care Today provides funding assistance to families throughout the United States on a quarterly basis. These grants are designed to provide access to individuals and families affected by Autism Spectrum Disorders. Since 2005, Autism Care Today has helped more than 1,562 families and provided more than $1.85 million in grants.

Grants

State Funding

Supporting Families and Professionals in CA, VT, and GA

Aetna Choice
Anthem Blue Cross
Beacon Health Options
CBA Blue
Cigna Behavioral Health
Meritain Health
MVP Healthcare

California

Partnership HealthPlan of California

California Regional Centers

Georgia

Medicaid - PeachCare

Amerigroup

PeachState

CareSource

Vermont
Vermont Medicaid

Blue Cross Blue Shield of Vermont

Supplemental Security Income (SSI):

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We partner with local schools to provide full-time or part-time support for autistic children. These involve weekly visits from a Technician at the school. They are only available in certain public and private schools, reach out to your school to see if your kiddo qualifies. The services are often paid for by the school.

Modest Needs provides short-term financial assistance to individuals and families in temporary crisis who, because they are working and live just above the poverty level, are ineligible for most types of conventional social assistance but who (like many of us) are living one or two lost paychecks away from the kind of financial catastrophe that eventually leads to homelessness.