Indiana ACT for Families Releases Analysis Revealing Flaws in Methodology Used by Holcomb Administration to Justify Autism Cuts
INDIANAPOLIS, IN – Today, Indiana ACT for Families released a detailed analysis that has found significant flaws in the methodology used by the Holcomb administration to justify the cuts to ABA Medicaid reimbursement rates. What Moms Are Saying Key Analysis Findings Cherry-Picked Data Reduced Access – Becoming Illinois A Rate of $76 Achieves Goal to…
“Faulty Data” – Conservative Group Condemns Holcomb Autism Cuts
Deep Flaws and Outdated Data Used by Holcomb Administration INDIANAPOLIS, IN – Today, Indiana ACT for Families, and the Market Institute, a national conservative group, launched a new radio ad campaign urging the State Budget Committee to reject the Holcomb Administration’s misguided attempt to cut spending at the expense of Hoosier children with special needs….
Five Facts Policymakers Must Know: Medicaid Rate Revision for ABA Therapy
As lawmakers convene over the coming weeks to discuss Medicaid expenditures and ways to assist Hoosiers with intellectual and developmental disabilities, there is key information policymakers need to be aware of. These facts counter inaccurate claims the Holcomb administration has made regarding updated reimbursement rates for Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) therapy. 1. FSSA Used Flawed…
Updated Medicaid Rate for Autism Therapy Shows Callous Disregard by The Holcomb Administration for Hoosier Families and Children with Autism
INDIANAPOLIS, IN – Today, the Indiana ACT for Families coalition condemns the updated Medicaid reimbursement rate for Applied Behavioral Analysis (ABA) therapy proposed by the Holcomb administration’s Family and Social Services Administration (FSSA). This new rate strips away access for thousands of Hoosier children and ignores bipartisan calls for a fair and sustainable reimbursement rate….
FAMILY FRIDAY: Mother from Lafayette, Indiana Emphasizes Detrimental Impacts of Proposed Cuts
Today, following her feature in our “You’re Our Last Hope” radio ad campaign, the Indiana ACT for Families coalition is proud to feature Kim Regnier. Kim is a mother of a son with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD), from Lafayette, Indiana. Kim’s Story Kim’s son was diagnosed with autism at the age of two. Following his…
“You’re Our Last Hope” Pleas Continue to Gov. Holcomb in Autism Coalition’s Radio Ad Asking to Support a Fair, Sustainable Reimbursement Rate
Today, the Indiana ACT for Families coalition launched a new statewide radio ad in its “You’re Our Last Hope” radio ad campaign urging Governor Holcomb and his administration to reconsider the proposed Medicaid reimbursement rate cuts to Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) therapy. The ad features Kim Regnier, a Lafayette mom whose son has autism. Regnier…
FAMILY FRIDAY: Kokomo Mother Describes Fears About Proposed Medicaid Cuts
Today, the Indiana ACT for Families coalition is proud to feature Kokomo, Indiana native and mother of a 2-year-old son with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD), Chanel McClure. Chanel’s Story When he was around nine months old, Chanel’s son first began demonstrating signs of autism, such as vocal stimming, hand posturing and feet twirling – not…
“You’re Our Last Hope” Says Autism Coalition to Gov. Holcomb in Radio Ad Asking to Stop the Proposed Medicaid Cuts to Autism Care
Today, the Indiana ACT for Families coalition launched a statewide “[You’re Our Last Hope]” radio ad campaign urging Governor Holcomb to reconsider the drastic cuts his administration has proposed for Medicaid reimbursement rates for Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) therapy. The ad features Kate Miller, founder of the Ausome Indy nonprofit and a mother of two…
Families’ Pleas to Holcomb Spark Nationwide Coverage of Indiana’s Proposed Cuts to Autism Care
Last week’s rally at the Indiana Governor’s Residence, where families and allies of children with autism called on Governor Holcomb to stop proposed cuts to autism therapy, has garnered national media attention. The story ran in nearly 40 U.S. cities explaining that the proposal for Indiana Medicaid would cut rates for Autism care nearly in…
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