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Autism Demonstration Overview
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The DoD Enhanced Access to Autism Services Demonstration was established to test the feasibility and advisability of permitting TRICARE reimbursement for educational interventions for autism spectrum disorders delivered by paraprofessional providers. This demonstration provides information that will enable DoD to determine the following:
- If there is increased access to these services
- If the services are reaching those most likely to benefit from them
- If the quality of those services is meeting the appropriate standard of care currently accepted by the professional community of providers, including the Behavior Analyst Certification Board
- That state licensure and certification requirements, where applicable, are being met
The Enhanced Access to Autism Services Demonstration allows non-certified educational intervention service providers or tutors to provide autism services to military family members in the United States. The demonstration is effective for services provided on or after March 15, 2008.
Note: The allowed cost of services provided by the Enhanced Access to Autism Services Demonstration on or after October 14, 2008, accrue to the ECHO fiscal year government maximum cost-share. For details, visit the TRICARE ECHO page.
More information about the Enhanced Access to Autism Services Demonstration is available at the TRICARE web site.
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