The TRICARE Autism Care Demonstration (ACD) represents one of the most significant insurance programs providing Applied Behavior Analysis services to military families in the United States. As the healthcare program serving active duty service members, retirees, and their dependents, TRICARE's policies regarding ABA coverage have far-reaching implications for thousands of autistic beneficiaries and the providers who serve them.
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Join Free →Ethical Engagement: Provider Recommendations for Navigating the TRICARE ACD ABA Benefit Original Air Date: February 25, 2025 Short title: Navigating the TRICARE ACD ABA Benefit CEU offered: 1.0 BACB Ethics CEU Webinar Duration: 60 minutes Instructors: Maria Fernandez, LBA, MS, BCBA Rebecca Womack, LBA, MS, BCBA Abstract: p.p1 {margin: 0.0px 0.0px 12.0px 0.0px; font: 12.0px Times; -webkit-text-stroke: #000000} li.li2 {margin: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px; font: 12.0px Times; -webkit-text-stroke: #000000} span.s1 {font-kerning: none} ol.ol1 {list-style-type: decimal} In January of 2025, the TRICARE Autism Care Demonstration (ACD) program was impacted by a shift in one of the contractors overseeing of the benefit as well as what states were classified as the East and West regions. While advance information intended to prepare providers and families was disseminated by the Defense Health Agency (DHA) as well as by the current and new contractors, providers and families are experiencing distinct difficulties having a direct effect on access to care. Specifically, providers of applied behavior analysis (ABA) services are dealing with numerous barriers related to clients they are serving, their practice, and/or have not received payment for services. Most importantly, this has caused additional stress for the recipient of services, military families, and their children with autism. Ongoing advocacy efforts have helped improve conditions for some providers and the families they are serving, but more work needs to be done. This presentation will provide an overview of the challenges experienced with the implementation of ABA services, ongoing advocacy initiatives, and ethical recommendations for navigating the complexities related to being a TRICARE provider. Learning Objectives Attendees will learn about the challenges TRICARE providers are experiencing related to delivering ABA services. Attendees will understand some applications of the principles and standards of the
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