High demand is likely, which would trigger a lottery for applicants.
By Kirsten Stewart
| The Salt Lake Tribune
"Starting Monday, Utah families who have young
children with autism can apply for free treatment provided by a new
pilot project — but if too many seek help, they’ll need luck to win a
slot.
About 250 kids can be served through the
Medicaid-funded portion of the project, which is open to children who
are not covered by the low-income public health insurance plan. If more
children apply than can be helped, which is likely, applications will be
ranked at random, similar to a lottery, explained Utah Department of
Health spokesman Tom Hudachko."
Read the full article here.
How to apply:
Children between the ages of 2 and 6 who
meets certain requirements can apply for autism treatment through the
Medicaid-funded portion of a state pilot project.
- Applicants need not be on Medicaid. To be eligible, kids must:
- Be clinically diagnosed with an autism spectrum disorder.
- Be a U.S. citizen and Utah resident.
- Have been born between April 1, 2007 and October 31, 2010.
- Not have assets, such as a bank account or trust fund, in his or her name in excess of $2,000.
Applications will be available Monday at http://www.health.utah.gov/autismwaiver.
