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Parents, therapists tell supervisors recent denials by Kern Family Health disrupted ABA therapy for children with autism
Summary
Several parents and Applied Behavior Analysis providers told the board that coverage denials by Kern Family Health have interrupted therapy for children with autism and requested county assistance. Supervisors said they would coordinate with county-appointed members on the Kern Health Systems board and with the plan's CEO.
Multiple providers and parents told the Kern County Board of Supervisors that they have experienced increased coverage denials and service interruptions for Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) services provided through Kern Family Health.
Cassandra Carlson, a board-certified behavior analyst, read a statement from a parent saying her child was “prematurely cut off from services before she was ready.” Sara Gilbert, a parent who said her…
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