TRICARE ECHO Program-need clarification

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Hi all

Sorry for any crossposts!

Can anyone tell me about the military's upcoming ECHO program

(TRICARE)? Not sure if this is the case or not, but it looks like

some folks getting benefits under the Program For Persons with

Disabilities Program (PFPWD) -- the $1,000/month currently allowed

for certified ABA consultants for ASD children of active duty

members -- will LOSE benefits.

I could be wrong about this and need clarification, but it looks

like with ECHO, a monthly cap of $2,500 will be available, but only

to children who are low functioning with MR. Those with Aspergers

or PDD-NOS or HFA are NOT LIKELY to get these same benefits.

Is this indeed the scenario? Can anyone please set me straight?

Or, provide me with POCs? Thank you in advance for your assistance.

Mindy Poist

(937) 219-9589

poistmin@...