My Turn: Why KidsCare Is Particularly Critical For Those With Autism

The Arizona Republic

By: Tim Jordan

April 19, 2016

KidsCare is discussed, mentioning that every state has its version of the CHIP program, including those non-expansion states. The article specially talks about the program when dealing with special treatments – regarding special health-care needs children, as are those kids with autism.

A study by Georgetown University Health Policy Institute in 2014 documented these differences. Using as an example a child with cerebral palsy, another developmental disorder that requires multiple therapies and medical treatments, it was noted that on KidsCare the annual costs to the parents would be between $120 and $600, which is the cost of the monthly premiums.

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