TRICARE applied behavior analysis (ABA) benefit comparison with Medicaid and commercial benefits

This study compared the Applied Behavior Analysis benefit provided by TRICARE as an early intervention for autism spectrum disorder with similar benefits in Medicaid and commercial health insurance plans. The study focused on comparing a proposed TRICARE reimbursement rate decrease from $125 per hou...

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Bibliographic Details
Main Authors: Maglione, Margaret, Kadiyala, Srikanth (Author), Kress, Amii M. (Author), Hastings, Jaime L. (Author)
Format: eBook
Language:English
Published: Santa Monica, Calif. RAND Corporation 2016, [2016]©2016
Series:[Research report]
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Collection: JSTOR Open Access Books - Collection details see MPG.ReNa
Table of Contents:
  • Includes bibliographical references (pages 63-65)
  • 1. Introduction
  • 2. Coverage of ABA
  • Comparison of TRICARE with Medicaid and commercial insurance
  • 3. Reimbursement rates for ABA, Medicaid, and commercial insurance
  • 4. Potential provider shortage areas
  • 5. Discussion
  • Appendix: Sensitivity analysis results