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Early Intervention

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Champ
2 little ladies

Member since 1/11

2918 total posts

Name:
Rose

Early Intervention

My twins physical therapist, also the owner of an EI center, made me aware of what governor Cuomo is trying to get passed in NY state.
He is trying to have EI go through the patients health insurance. This would have the patients/parents paying co-pays for every visit. There are many other changes to the program that he is trying to change, but this one REALLY hits home. I know I couldn't afford this in the long run.

Here is a way we can try to stop it. This is a very fast way to get a letter to the appropriate people so they can vote down Cuomo's proposal.

Link to letter

This is the email I was sent from the physical therapist.
PLEASE HELP SAVE THE EARLY INTERVEENTION PROGRAM from Governor Cuomo's Insurance Industry Take-Over

Dear Parents, Professionals, and Friends of Early Intervention:
Click Here for ONE-STEP to Stop Governor Cuomo's Insurance Industry Take-Over of Early Intervention
Governor Cuomo’s Full Frontal Assault Seeks An Insurance Industry Takeover Of Early Intervention…Again!
This Can Only Be Stopped With Your Voice!
The Governor is proposing a broad-based assault, by turning much of the Early Intervention Program over to the insurance industry, where Health Insurance companies would control or have a voice in the following:
Charging co-payments to parents of disabled children for E.I. services
Establishing Therapist's Rates
Establishing Services
Restricting a Therapist's ability to get on Insurance Panels (eliminating thousands of licensed, experienced providers)
Limiting a parent’s choice of evaluator
The Governor’s proposal violates the foundation and spirit of the Early Intervention program. The Governor’s misguided proposal must be stopped by the legislature, just the legislature wisely did last year. Your e-mails and phone calls are urgently needed…Now!
Link to letter ]Click here[/L] for ONE-STEP to Stop Governor Cuomo's Insurance Industry Take-Over of Early Intervention
Thank you.
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Message edited 2/10/2013 11:59:29 AM.

Posted 2/10/13 11:58 AM
 
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PregowithTwins
My boys turned 8

Member since 5/11

2451 total posts

Name:

Early Intervention

i heard about this also. It's already taken place this way in CT

Posted 2/10/13 1:35 PM
 

MCD0524
LIF Adult

Member since 4/10

1199 total posts

Name:

Early Intervention

I work in EI and I posted this to my FB. I am very nervous about the change!

Posted 2/10/13 1:52 PM
 

MrsT809
LIF Adult

Member since 9/09

12167 total posts

Name:

Early Intervention

Letter sent!

Posted 2/10/13 2:40 PM
 

Champ
2 little ladies

Member since 1/11

2918 total posts

Name:
Rose

Re: Early Intervention

Thanks

Posted 2/10/13 9:11 PM
 

JenMarie
One day at a time

Member since 11/07

7397 total posts

Name:
Jennifer

Re: Early Intervention

Sent!

Posted 2/11/13 9:02 AM
 

Strawberry2468
It's summatime

Member since 3/09

4739 total posts

Name:
Christine

Re: Early Intervention

Wow then next employers will be able to opt out of coverage in the ins plans. This is nuts. Its school, not medical!! I couldn't imagine having to pay a $40 copay for a specialist (EI teacher) 2x per week.

Posted 2/11/13 9:12 AM
 

Finally1108
My two boys

Member since 12/08

3541 total posts

Name:
Angela

Early Intervention

Letter sent. DS was part of EI, and i am forever grateful! I too would not have been able to afford this in the long run!

Posted 2/11/13 10:30 AM
 
 

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