Autism and Health Insurance Coverage
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In 2021, it was estimated that the health care costs of someone with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) is $4,110 to $6,200 more per year than for someone without ASD.[2] Millions of Americans have autism. In fact, the Centers for Disease Control (CDC) reports that 1 in 36 eight-year-old children were diagnosed with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) in 2020. [3] April is autism awareness month, a good time to make sure you and your dependents have the right coverage for special needs related to a diagnosis. Here's everything you need to know about autism and health insurance coverage for autism spectrum disorder treatment.

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