It does blow to be in one of the 16 states that doesn't have an insurance mandate for autism. http://www.autismspeaks.org/advocacy/states I live in Georgia and despite all the talk about the insurance mandate it failed again this week, for what, the last 4 years? So it doesn't matter what a governor says if the legislation can't pass. I haven't thought about buying more private insurance but I'd be very careful about reading what therapy is or isn't covered. Still amazes me how my insurance covers a lot but nearly nothing for my kid's ASD.

There a Medicaid waiver for those over the income limit in Georgia and Ohio has something, too http://www.autismohio.org/index.php?option=com_.... it must be a secret as teachers, insurance companies and therapists never mentioned it. My wife, an RN, heard about it at work so we'll apply because we have no other choice as we're considering leaving backwards Georgia. Neither of us were born here or have family here so maybe it's time to move.