Cigna, HealthNet Agree To Cover Autism Therapies
On Monday, California Insurance Commissioner Dave Jones (D) announced settlement agreements with Cigna and HealthNet to guarantee coverage and access to specialized therapy for people with autism. The settlements stem from a dispute over the insurers' compliance with the state's Mental Health Parity Law, which mandates coverage of medically necessary behavioral therapies.
- "Autism in California: Major Health Insurers Agree To Provide Autism Coverage" (Shumaker, "City Brights," San Francisco Chronicle, 2/27).