Insurance Coverage LoopholesThere is many people who are very, very disappointed with how health industry is treating autism. Autism is not considered a medical disorder like down syndrome because it does not have proven genetic trigger or root causes. This makes autism a psychiatric disorder and is covered under the DSM.
This small difference allows insurance companies to say that autism isn't covered by the medical plan. Even though autism treatment uses all the same tools as down syndrome treatments.
Many states around the country are working to change that through legislative means. Indiana was the first state to close that loophole forcing autism treatments to be covered through medical insurance. Kansas is currently working to get that done through Kate's Law which has broad support.
In Missorrui, the story is a bit different. The autism community does not have the support of the republican led legislature. Many believe that it's because the speaker of the house received generous support in campaign contributions from insurance and health industry lobbyists.
