PAYMENT INFORMATION & OPTIONS
Medical Assistance & Medicaid
The Center's services can be accessed & paid for through Medicaid in Philadelphia by CBH or on a sliding scale for Philadelphia residents. Currently, most private insurers do not cover the Center's services. Residents of counties outside Philadelphia pay full-fee for services.
In Pennsylvania, children with severe disabilities, like autism spectrum disorders, are eligible for Medicaid through Social Security regardless of the parent's income. This is known as the Pennsylvania Loophole. You can apply for Medicaid/Medical Assistance at www.dpw.state.pa.us/ServicesPrograms/MedicalAssistance.
Private Insurance
Starting on July 1, 2009, Pennsylvania’s House Bill 1150 will require private insurers to cover autism-related treatment & diagnosis up to $36,000 annually for individuals under 21. If you are a resident of Pennsylvania and would like more information on autism coverage, please contact your insurer.