Autism – What to Do If You Have No Insurance
For families with no insurance, the prospect of paying for therapies, doctors, diagnostic testing, medications, and adaptive equipment looms like an insurmountable challenge. However, there is hope and help available to these families that can help take the burden off of excruciatingly high medical and therapeutic costs. Having a child diagnosed with autism makes for difficult adjustments in family plans and financial goals. For many families without major medical coverage, the first option is to apply for Social Security Disability benefits for their child. These benefits include access to federally funded medical programs like Medicaid.