Starting Monday, Utah families who have young children with autism can apply for free treatment provided by a new pilot project but if too many seek help, theyll need luck to win a slot.
About 250 kids can be served through the Medicaid-funded portion of the project, which is open to children who are not covered by the low-income public health insurance plan. If more children apply than can be helped, which is likely, applications will be ranked at random, similar to a lottery, explained Utah Department of Health spokesman Tom Hudachko.
How to apply
Children between the ages of 2 and 6 who meets certain requirements can apply for autism treatment through the Medicaid-funded portion of a state pilot project.
Applicants need not be on Medicaid. To be eligible, kids must:
Be clinically diagnosed with an autism spectrum disorder.
Be a U.S. citizen and Utah resident.
Have been born between April 1, 2007 and October 31, 2010.
Not have assets, such as a bank account or trust fund, in his or her name in excess of $2,000.
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