Raise Your Awareness Around Autism

April marks National Autism Awareness Month, and if you’re navigating an autism or autism spectrum disorder diagnosis, your benefits are here to support you and your loved ones during this journey.

What Is Autism?

Autism or autism spectrum disorder (ASD) is a developmental disability that encompasses specific characteristics around a person’s social skills, speech, physical behaviors (those that are often repetitive), and nonverbal communication. It is caused by differences in the brain and affects more than 75 million people worldwide, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention

Get Support Through Anthem

If you or a loved one is dealing with such a diagnosis, your Hitachi Vantara benefits can help. Anthem medical plan members have applied behavior analysis (ABA) coverage to help you navigate care for an autism and autism spectrum disorder diagnosis. Connect with an Anthem Health Guide or Amino healthcare concierge – two services that can guide you through your care options and help you understand what services are covered under your Anthem medical plan. 

Enrolled in the Kaiser CDHP? You’re covered if you’re dealing with an autism spectrum disorder diagnosis. Just be sure to discuss everything with your primary care physician (PCP) and get a referral before seeking ABA therapy services. 

Additional Guidance and Assistance From Rethink

If you are not aware of Rethink Benefits, take time to learn about this award-winning, research-based program that’s offered to you at no additional cost.  

Rethink provides the extra support you may need when raising a child with learning or behavioral challenges or developmental disabilities. You and your family can access a range of tools and resources – anytime, anywhere – to help you and anyone who is part of your care team better understand, teach and communicate with your child. 

Plus, you can consult with a behavioral expert by phone or video chat to get more individualized support and help your child reach their potential. Get started at the Rethink website, and enter enrollment code: HBPRethink

You can find information about all your benefits at benefits.hitachivantara.com