Guest guest Posted June 19, 2001 Report Share Posted June 19, 2001 Rhonda, I don't know how much I can help you because I don't have Medicaid for my son yet. The way I understand that it works is that Medicaid would pick up what your insurance won't cover IF the provider you are using files Medicaid. This may be the hangup for you - my son's OT doesn't participate with Medicaid, we would have to switch providers to use that funding. Perhaps when HB 565 becomes effective (it's law on July 1, but might not kick in until insurance contracts are renegotiatied next calendar year) you might get your insurance to cover it. HB 565 makes it law that insurance companies in Georgia cover treatments for autism as they would for other neurological disorders. Good luck - maybe someone else out there can be of more help. Joy (unknown) > Hello, > I'm still hoping that someone can answer my question > about Medicaid no longer covering Jake's OT therapy. > My insurance very clearly states that it does not > cover OT or Speech required due to " developmental " > issues. Is someone going to advise us on how to go > about getting our services paid for? If my insurance > refuses to pay doesn't Medicaid have to pick it up? > > ===== > Rhonda Dominguez > > http://www.geocities.com/iloverecess/RockbridgeRoadrunners.html > > __________________________________________________ > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted August 19, 2001 Report Share Posted August 19, 2001 Texas is awful, the worst place to live for special ed services. The state does not pay for ABA, AIT. (unknown) > Am I understanding correctly? Does Texas have to pay > for in home supports? For example, ABA or AIT? If > so, I am amazed. Also, how cooperative do you feel > the school districts are in dealing with Autism? Is > there any place in Texas better than another for > Dr.'s, supports etc. And finally, is there funding > for families with children with autism, and how > easy/difficult is it to apply, waiting lists? > > Thanks, > Tammie > > > __________________________________________________ > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted August 19, 2001 Report Share Posted August 19, 2001 In a message dated 8/19/01 7:35:57 PM Central Daylight Time, stlevine@... writes: > MRLA thorough > MHMR> What is this? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted August 19, 2001 Report Share Posted August 19, 2001 The respite care funds are also through MHMR and in addition to the 3600.00 In Home Family Support funds. These are 2 separate services provided by MHMR. a Re: (unknown) In a message dated 8/19/01 12:00:31 PM Central Daylight Time, jzsell@... writes: > We also get reimbursed up to $5.00/hr for respite care(which is what I pay a > Did I understand correctly that this respite care is in addition to the $3600 per year through In Home and Family Support or is it part of it? Or is it from another agency? Thanks, Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted August 19, 2001 Report Share Posted August 19, 2001 Hello, I'm VERY new to this and want to find the best resources for my 2 yr old son. Can someone please help me be telling me what all these letters stand for? I live in Denton County, so if anyone is familiar with the process for getting into any programs here I would greatly appreciate it. Kristi Steve Levine wrote: BE sure to be on the waiting list for CLASS through DHS and MRLA thorough MHMR> It is the best. (unknown) > > > > Am I understanding correctly? Does Texas have to pay > > for in home supports? For example, ABA or AIT? If > > so, I am amazed. Also, how cooperative do you feel > > the school districts are in dealing with Autism? Is > > there any place in Texas better than another for > > Dr.'s, supports etc. And finally, is there funding > > for families with children with autism, and how > > easy/difficult is it to apply, waiting lists? > > > > Thanks, > > Tammie > > > > > > __________________________________________________ > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted August 19, 2001 Report Share Posted August 19, 2001 We are signed on with CLASS but what is MRLA? (unknown) > > > > Am I understanding correctly? Does Texas have to pay > > for in home supports? For example, ABA or AIT? If > > so, I am amazed. Also, how cooperative do you feel > > the school districts are in dealing with Autism? Is > > there any place in Texas better than another for > > Dr.'s, supports etc. And finally, is there funding > > for families with children with autism, and how > > easy/difficult is it to apply, waiting lists? > > > > Thanks, > > Tammie > > > > > > __________________________________________________ > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted August 20, 2001 Report Share Posted August 20, 2001 I've been told that there are two children in Lubbock receiving ABA, but both parents are attorneys. Seems like that's what you need to get anything more than 30 minutes per week of speech and once a week OT. At least, that's how it is here in west Texas. Tonya (unknown) > Am I understanding correctly? Does Texas have to pay > for in home supports? For example, ABA or AIT? If > so, I am amazed. Also, how cooperative do you feel > the school districts are in dealing with Autism? Is > there any place in Texas better than another for > Dr.'s, supports etc. And finally, is there funding > for families with children with autism, and how > easy/difficult is it to apply, waiting lists? > > Thanks, > Tammie > > > __________________________________________________ > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted August 20, 2001 Report Share Posted August 20, 2001 The $3600 of 1154 funding that a spoke of has a waiting list in Lubbock County. Don't think it's much over a year wait though. There is also " Non-Ed " funding available through the Educational Service Centers (TEA), but have no idea who to contact or what it's for, just heard it in passing at a workshop. Tonya (unknown) > Am I understanding correctly? Does Texas have to pay > for in home supports? For example, ABA or AIT? If > so, I am amazed. Also, how cooperative do you feel > the school districts are in dealing with Autism? Is > there any place in Texas better than another for > Dr.'s, supports etc. And finally, is there funding > for families with children with autism, and how > easy/difficult is it to apply, waiting lists? > > Thanks, > Tammie > > > __________________________________________________ > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted August 20, 2001 Report Share Posted August 20, 2001 In a message dated 8/20/01 9:39:55 AM Central Daylight Time, sherman.c@... writes: > . I was told by my ped. > Don't know anyone in Austin, but if you want to travel to Corpus Christi, I do know of a Pediatric Neurologist there who will write you a script for ABA. Not that it will do you any good, but if you find a way for it to help, please let us all know. Let me know if anyone wants the name of that Doc. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted August 20, 2001 Report Share Posted August 20, 2001 In a message dated 8/20/01 10:28:48 AM Central Daylight Time, stlevine@... writes: > MRLA:this is a medicade waiver program that only considers the child's > income, which should be zero, and then they get medicade and a lot of other > I thought that was called MDCP and was through the Department of Health? I have never heard of MRLA. Anyone have any luck getting it for an autistic child? My son is on MDCP waiting list, but I have heard that it is mostly for children who need nursing care and that they usually will not give it to autistic children without an additional medical diagnosis. Anyone know different? Thanks, tracy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted August 20, 2001 Report Share Posted August 20, 2001 Tammie, Where are you from? ABA or AIT paid for?! Ha! I have never found a doctor in Texas that I didn't have to train myself on autism. I was told by my ped. neurologist to talk to other parents that he had no advice to give me. The schools like TEACH and if it does not suit you or your child you have no other alternatives other than private school or home school. Scary isn't it. That's why we are here, trying to make it better for all the children to come. Want to join our crusade??? Sherman Round Rock (unknown) > Am I understanding correctly? Does Texas have to pay > for in home supports? For example, ABA or AIT? If > so, I am amazed. Also, how cooperative do you feel > the school districts are in dealing with Autism? Is > there any place in Texas better than another for > Dr.'s, supports etc. And finally, is there funding > for families with children with autism, and how > easy/difficult is it to apply, waiting lists? > > Thanks, > Tammie > > > __________________________________________________ > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted August 20, 2001 Report Share Posted August 20, 2001 MRLA:this is a medicade waiver program that only considers the child's income, which should be zero, and then they get medicade and a lot of other support services such as therapies, attendant care, respite, etc. Re: (unknown) > In a message dated 8/19/01 7:35:57 PM Central Daylight Time, > stlevine@... writes: > > > > MRLA thorough > > MHMR> > > What is this? > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted August 20, 2001 Report Share Posted August 20, 2001 Noned funds must be requested by the district, Some districts don't want to hassle with it, but they should apply for it. It is there to deliver respite and in home training to kids with autism. Demand it. (unknown) > > > > Am I understanding correctly? Does Texas have to pay > > for in home supports? For example, ABA or AIT? If > > so, I am amazed. Also, how cooperative do you feel > > the school districts are in dealing with Autism? Is > > there any place in Texas better than another for > > Dr.'s, supports etc. And finally, is there funding > > for families with children with autism, and how > > easy/difficult is it to apply, waiting lists? > > > > Thanks, > > Tammie > > > > > > __________________________________________________ > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted August 20, 2001 Report Share Posted August 20, 2001 Sherman, I live in LAke Austin. The school is so bad that we are now homeschooling. Are you on the CLASS and MRLA wait list? It is great (unknown) > > > > Am I understanding correctly? Does Texas have to pay > > for in home supports? For example, ABA or AIT? If > > so, I am amazed. Also, how cooperative do you feel > > the school districts are in dealing with Autism? Is > > there any place in Texas better than another for > > Dr.'s, supports etc. And finally, is there funding > > for families with children with autism, and how > > easy/difficult is it to apply, waiting lists? > > > > Thanks, > > Tammie > > > > > > __________________________________________________ > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted August 20, 2001 Report Share Posted August 20, 2001 Non- ed funds have to be approved by your special ed director. While many get them, many do not. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted August 20, 2001 Report Share Posted August 20, 2001 MRLA is just another name for HCS in some counties that are doing a pilot program. In order to qualify for HCS, the individual must have mental retardation as a primary diagnosis, but can certainly have autism also. It is mostly for group home placement, but also pays for attendant care and some therapies. I've heard CLASS is better for therapy, but does not pay for group home placements, MRLA/HCS is needed for group home placement, but does not pay as well for therapies. We have been on the CLASS list for about 7 years and have not made it on. I doubt my son will qualify for MRLA/HCS as we have documented IQ's in the normal range, but we were encouraged to get on the list by MHMR anyway. Jill >In a message dated 8/20/01 10:28:48 AM Central Daylight Time, >stlevine@... writes: > > > > MRLA:this is a medicade waiver program that only considers the child's > > income, which should be zero, and then they get medicade and a lot of other > > > >I thought that was called MDCP and was through the Department of Health? I >have never heard of MRLA. Anyone have any luck getting it for an autistic >child? My son is on MDCP waiting list, but I have heard that it is mostly >for children who need nursing care and that they usually will not give it to >autistic children without an additional medical diagnosis. Anyone know >different? >Thanks, >tracy > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted August 21, 2001 Report Share Posted August 21, 2001 >Original Message: > Message: 21 > Date: Sun, 19 Aug 2001 21:46:19 -0500 > > Subject: Re: (unknown) > > The respite care funds are also through MHMR and in addition to the 3600.00 In Home Family Support funds. These are 2 separate services provided by MHMR. > a Another example of how MHMR varies from county to county. We were just approved for the $3600.00, but were told that the ABA training and the respite we requested would have to come out of this total amount. It's in Grayson County. I would love to get more, but after reading some of the posts regarding this, I'm feeling pretty lucky with this ) Elsie (in North Texas - Denison; who is still trying to figure out how to get a letter to MHMR on insurance denial for ABA, without screwing everything up!) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted August 24, 2001 Report Share Posted August 24, 2001 , This is correct. The child must be at risk for residential placement. Some school districts sign off readily for these funds while some will not for fear of having to pay the cost for the residential placement. Barbara Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted August 24, 2001 Report Share Posted August 24, 2001 You don't have to say that your child is at risk for institutionalization, the district should just realize that the funds are for kids with autism. We would never have our son live anywhere but home, but these funds are to make his life easier in the community. That is really what at risk means. At risk of not living in the community as independently without the help of the respite and in home training. (unknown) > > > > > > > > > > Am I understanding correctly? Does Texas have > > to pay > > > > for in home supports? For example, ABA or > > AIT? If > > > > so, I am amazed. Also, how cooperative do you > > feel > > > > the school districts are in dealing with > > Autism? Is > > > > there any place in Texas better than another > > for > > > > Dr.'s, supports etc. And finally, is there > > funding > > > > for families with children with autism, and > > how > > > > easy/difficult is it to apply, waiting lists? > > > > > > > > Thanks, > > > > Tammie > > > > > > > > > > > > > > __________________________________________________ > > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted August 25, 2001 Report Share Posted August 25, 2001 I think we make to much money. Or, does it go buy Matt's income? Trina (unknown) > > > > > > > Am I understanding correctly? Does Texas have to pay > > > for in home supports? For example, ABA or AIT? If > > > so, I am amazed. Also, how cooperative do you feel > > > the school districts are in dealing with Autism? Is > > > there any place in Texas better than another for > > > Dr.'s, supports etc. And finally, is there funding > > > for families with children with autism, and how > > > easy/difficult is it to apply, waiting lists? > > > > > > Thanks, > > > Tammie > > > > > > > > > __________________________________________________ > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted August 25, 2001 Report Share Posted August 25, 2001 It is based on the child's income therefore it is a Medicade waiver program and your child can receive Medicade and the other services based on his income alone (unknown) > > > > > > > > > > Am I understanding correctly? Does Texas have to pay > > > > for in home supports? For example, ABA or AIT? If > > > > so, I am amazed. Also, how cooperative do you feel > > > > the school districts are in dealing with Autism? Is > > > > there any place in Texas better than another for > > > > Dr.'s, supports etc. And finally, is there funding > > > > for families with children with autism, and how > > > > easy/difficult is it to apply, waiting lists? > > > > > > > > Thanks, > > > > Tammie > > > > > > > > > > > > __________________________________________________ > > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted April 20, 2002 Report Share Posted April 20, 2002 Hello everyone, just a note regarding the tutor who just posted concerning her move back to Atlanta in June. Amy is a great tutor and has worked for us for about 3yrs. She has tutored our child using Lovaas and Partington/Sundberg verbal behavior, she presently does our consulting and shadows our child in a regular school. She is by far, the best tutor we have ever had! You may email us privately for further info . We will miss her, but wish her well... whoever gets her will be very very lucky. and Brad Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted April 21, 2002 Report Share Posted April 21, 2002 Amy is awesome with ASD children!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! I highly recommend her. annette Re: (unknown) > Hello everyone, just a note regarding the tutor who just posted concerning > her move back to Atlanta in June. Amy is a great tutor and has worked > for us for about 3yrs. She has tutored our child using Lovaas and > Partington/Sundberg verbal behavior, she presently does our consulting and > shadows our child in a regular school. She is by far, the best tutor we have > ever had! You may email us privately for further info . We will miss her, > but wish her well... whoever gets her will be very very lucky. and > Brad > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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