Applied Behavior Analysis therapy (ABA) became a covered benefit for those utilizing Medicaid beginning on 2/1/22. The reimbursement rates for ABA under the Medicaid benefit have not been high enough for many providers to be able to take clients on Medicaid. In addition, the process to become a Medicaid/ABA provider […]
11/9/23: Shortly after we posted this article, a 4th Special Session was called that includes HB1 & SB1 -school voucher bills. Please complete our Action Alert that takes just seconds to complete- Take Action- Oppose HB1 & SB 1- School Vouchers: https://www.votervoice.net/AutismSociety/Campaigns/109040/Respond The Texas Legislative Special Session ends Tuesday […]
Please act today, Tuesday 5/9/23 or Wednesday morning! This may be our last opportunity to get these bills to move! Ask: Ask your Texas State Representative to support the following bills & vote “for” them. If you’ve been personally impacted by any of these issues below, please let them know […]
House Bill 5274 will be heard in the House Committee on Human Services Tues. April 25th at 8 AM. Issue: The credentialing process to get therapists approved to provide a Medicaid benefit under a managed care organization (MCO) can take an excessive amount of time, sometimes many months to over […]
House Bill 4506 will be heard in the House Committee on Insurance Tues. April 18, 2023 at 8:00 AM. Issue: According to current Texas law, a person must receive their autism diagnosis prior to their 10th birthday to receive coverage for treatment of Autism Spectrum Disorder. In addition, there is […]
Join our team! We’re looking for a part time Bilingual Support Specialist (Spanish) with experience in working with people with Autism or knowledge about Autism. Please review complete job description and requirements below, and send resume with cover letter to office@texasautismsociety.org or apply on Indeed.com. —— Bilingual Support Specialist (Spanish) […]
What’s happening? Similar to last week’s Senate Finance Committee Hearing, the House also has their own Budget Hearings! On Tuesday 2/28/23 the Texas House Appropriations Committee will be meeting to hear public testimony on budget items including critical programs under the Health & Human Services Budget that impact people with […]
Senate Finance Committee Meets Tuesday 2/21/23 What’s happening? On Tuesday 2/21/23 the Texas Senate Finance Committee will be meeting to hear public testimony on budget items including critical programs that impact people with Autism and other disabilities. You can urge them to support needed programs! Below you will see who […]
On Sunday 2/19/23, join #TeamAutism for the Ascension Seton Austin Marathon, Half Marathon, and 5K! We are an official charity team and thanks to the generosity of The Moody Foundation, all donations are matched through our Marathon donation page until we reach $10,000! Make a donation here. Run for #Team Autism! […]
We are thrilled to announce Texas Autism Advocacy Day is coming soon! Save the date for Tuesday, April 4, 2023 at the Texas State Capitol! Registration information is will be posted within the next two weeks! For more information, please contact Jacquie at jacquie@texasautismsociety.org.
