News and Notes from The Johnson Center
Pre-Authorizations and Insurance: What You Need To Know
JCCHD | Thu, June 04, 2015 | [Autism Treatment]In our NAVIGATING INSURANCE webinar on May 21st, we discussed the Pre-Authorization process [sometimes called Pre-Certification]. Many insurance companies require pre-authorization to help determine whether a proposed treatment plan is necessary. We suggest you call your insurance company prior to any specialty or out-of-network clinical visit. This is especially important if you are starting an intervention that is…
Read moreExplaining the Explanation of Benefits Form
JCCHD | Thu, June 04, 2015 |How on earth do you read an EXPLANATION OF BENEFITS statement? In our webinar, NAVIGATING INSURANCE, we discussed the Explanation of Benefits (EOB) document provided by your insurance company. The document outlines how benefits were paid out for a specific claim. For in-network services, the EOB will…
Read moreIn-Network versus Out-of-Network Coverage....What's the Difference?
JCCHD | Tue, June 02, 2015 | [Autism Treatment]In our recent webinar, NAVIGATING INSURANCE, we discussed the difference between in-network and out-of-network insurance services. In-network coverage is when your insurer negotiates with a wide range of doctors, specialists, hospitals, labs, and pharmacies to pay a set price for services. These are then the providers in your “network.” Your insurance provider will typically pay a higher percentage of your claim if you go to in-network clinicians. Typically you will have a set co-pay to see in-network providers, and those providers agree to only charge you those set…
Read moreUnderstanding Insurance Language
JCCHD | Mon, June 01, 2015 |A Parent’s Guide to Navigating Insurance Coverage teaches you the language of insurance and gives you the tools you need to cut through the fine print and understand your coverage. In this webinar we discussed a glossary of terms that will help you navigate conversations with insurance company personnel and read insurance paperwork. Below is a review of those terms:
In-network: Your insurer negotiates…
Navigating Insurance: Types of Insurance
JCCHD | Thu, May 28, 2015 | [Autism Treatment]We believe that informed consumers are powerful advocates. Over the last ten years, we have often heard patients, parents, and caregivers express confusion and dissatisfaction with their experiences with their insurance carriers. Our administrative staff has put together a webinar to help you understand the ins and outs of health insurance from a consumer’s perspective.
The webinar…
Read moreA Parent’s Guide to Navigating Insurance Coverage
JCCHD | Fri, May 15, 2015 | [Autism Treatment]Budgeting funds for your family’s healthcare costs can be a daunting task. How do you plan for up-front costs and make sure there are no surprise bills in the mail? Learning to understand your insurance coverage can be exhausting. We often hear people asking the same questions and sharing the same frustrations: Is my doctor…
Read moreTeaching Kids Healthy Eating Habits
JCCHD | Thu, February 26, 2015 | [Family and Food][Healthcare]Children need the right fuel to grow, learn, and keep their energy levels up. With increased rates of childhood obesity, TV commercials advertising unhealthy snacks and food, and ongoing peer pressure, children might seem less inclined to make healthy choices. Although teaching healthy eating habits to your kids might seem like a daunting task, there are…
Read moreAssessment Corner: Identifying Autism After Brief Observations
JCCHD | Thu, February 26, 2015 | [Autism Treatment][Assessment Corner][Healthcare][News][Research]A recent article published by the journal Pediatrics, highlighted the challenges of accurately assessing children with autism spectrum disorders during brief observations. In primary care settings, medical professionals such as pediatricians and neurologists make critical decisions in screening and referring children who present with developmental delays and signs of autism. However, oftentimes the primary care setting only allows for very brief observations. This study analyzed what…
Read moreHow to Safely Dispose of Medications
JCCHD | Wed, November 26, 2014 | [Healthcare][Q and A ]Unused and expired medications cause health hazards. Leaving medications in a cabinet makes them readily accessible to children and teenagers, creating a risk for accidental consumption and/or drug abuse. Flushing medication down the toilet contaminates drinking water; traces of numerous pharmaceuticals have already been found. This raises concerns for both human health and the environment. Therefore, proper management and disposal of medications is a necessary step in making children and the environment safer.
There are…
Read morePets and Autism
JCCHD | Tue, November 25, 2014 |Pets play a big part in many children’s lives. Anecdotes have been circulating for years about the benefits of having a companion animal in the home of a child who has an Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) diagnosis. It is known that animals cause an increase in pro-social behaviors among typically developing children and adults. For example, people are more likely to engage in conversation with a person walking a dog than a person walking alone. Recently, more research has been done that provides evidence…
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