Funding
How to Use ECHO Tricare Autism Demonstration How Much Funding Will I Receive? How Do I Start Services? Qualifying diagnoses are: Aetna Insurance 
Autism Scholarship Program for Ohio
EIC is an Approved Autism Scholarship Program (ASP) Provider. EIC is approved to provide Specially Designed Instruction, Speech and Language Pathology and Occupational Therapy.
What is The Autism Scholarship Program?
The Autism Scholarship Program (ASP) gives the parents of children with autism who qualify for a scholarship the choice to send the child to a special education program other than the one operated by the school district of residence to receive the services outlined in the child's individualized education program (IEP). Section 3310.41 of the Revised Code establishes the Autism Scholarship Program and requires the Ohio Department of Education to adopt rules prescribing procedures to implement the program.
How Does it work?
For more information on how The Autism Scholarship works, please contact an EIC Consultant and we can walk you through the application procedures, rules and regulations.
Tricare ECHO
EIC is an In-Network Tri-North and South ECHO Provider. We currently provide services in the following states; Ohio, Maine, New Hampshire, Vermont, Massachusetts, Connecticut, Rhode Island, Delaware, Maryland, New Jersey, New York, Pennsylvania, Michigan, Wisconsin, Illinois, Indiana, Kentucky, West Virginia the District of Columbia, Virginia, North Carolina, South Carolina, Georgia, Florida, Alabama, Mississippi, Tennessee, Oklahoma, Arkansas, Louisiana and Texas.
What is TRICARE ECHO?
TRICARE ECHO (Extended Care Health Option) provides financial assistance to active duty family members (ADFMs) with specific mental or physical disabilities. It offers an integrated set of services and supplies not available through the basic TRICARE program options (e.g., TRICARE Prime, TRICARE Standard, TRICARE Reserve Select).
How Does it Work?
1:1 ABA Services are performed by a Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA/ BCaBA). ECHO Providers are responsible for conducting all Functional Behavior Assessments (FBA’s) and creating all necessary Behavior Plans (BP’s) and Individualized Treatment Plans. ECHO Providers will collect data and provide quarterly Progress Reports.
Who is Eligible?
Register with your Humana Military Healthcare Services (Humana Military): Provide documentation that you are an ADFM with a qualifying condition and enrolled in the EFMP. Once registration is completed, your DEERS record is modified to indicate TRICARE ECHO eligibility.
Obtain prior authorization by providing EIC with the following information:
EIC is an In-Network Tri-North Autism Demo Provider. We currently provide services in the following states; Ohio, Maine, New Hampshire, Vermont, Massachusetts, Connecticut, Rhode Island, Delaware, Maryland, New Jersey, New York, Pennsylvania, Michigan, Wisconsin, Illinois, Indiana, Kentucky, West Virginia the District of Columbia, Virginia, and North Carolina.
What is The Autism Demonstration?
ABA is the only EIA service accepted within the Military Health System (MHS) as having been shown to reduce or eliminate specific problem behaviors and teach new skills to children with ASD. ABA therapy is provided by TRICARE-authorized providers as a Special Education benefit under the Extended Care Health Option (ECHO).
Why Use The Autism Demonstration?
The Autism Demonstration is a great option for those seeking a more intensive program for their child. Tricare will reimburse services performed by para-professionals known as EIA Tutors. EIA Tutors will provide a higher quantity of intervention hours at a lower cost increasing both the intensity and effectiveness of the individualized intervention.
The Demonstration is available for active duty service member’s beneficiaries in the United States. Beneficiaries who request participation in the Demonstration must:
EIC is an Approved Aetna Insurance Provider. Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) services are available to those who are diagnosed with Autism Spectrum Disorder and qualify for coverage.
How Do I Know If I Qualify?
In order to determine eligibility, please provide EIC with the following information:
• Child’s Name
• Child’s Date of Birth
• Insurance Holders Name
• Insurance holders home address
***Eligibility is determined by your employer’s current policies. Please check with your HR department first to verify whether or not Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) is a covered service under your Behavioral Health Plan.
What Type of Services Will I Receive?
Treatment Packages will be tailored to your family’s needs and maximum benefit per fiscal year. Services, hours and locations will be determined at your initial consult.
Applies to:
Aetna Choice® POS, Aetna Choice POS II, Aetna Golden Choice™, Aetna Golden Medicare Plan®, Aetna HealthFund®, Aetna Open Access® Elect Choice, Aetna Open Access HMO, Aetna Open Access Managed Choice, Elect Choice® HMO, Managed Choice®, Quality Point-of-Service® (QPOS®) and US Access® benefits plans and all products associated with the Aexcel®** network.***
Help Me Grow
Through Help Me Grow EIC is an approved Early Intervention System of Payment (EISOP) Provider. EIC services the following counties: Lorain, Cuyahoga, Medina, Summit, Geauga, Lake and Portage.
What is Early Intervention System of Payment (EISOP)?
Federal regulations mandate that a system of funding be made available in order to provide payment to service providers for children with delays and disabilities in need of therapeutic services. In the state of Ohio, these services are available through the Ohio Department of Health.
The Individuals with Disabilities Education Improvement Act (IDEA), Part C, is a federal law which provides financial assistance to states for the purpose of providing Early Intervention services to infants and toddlers (age birth through two) with disabilities. The purpose of these services is to enhance the development of infants and toddlers with disabilities and to minimize the potential for developmental delay. The services are provided through a coordinated network of providers, driven by the needs of the family and documented through an Individualized Family Service Plan (IFSP).
Do I Qualify for Services?
In order to receive payment for services, a family must meet specific criteria and utilize an approved service provider. Contact your local Help Me Grow and find out if you qualify for services.
What Services are covered under EISOP?
