Benefits Magazine: July/August 2024

Articles Include:

• Managing the Risks and Costs of Autism Coverage
• Casting Decisions: The Plan Sponsor's Duties to Appoint, Monitor and Remove Trustees
• Cracks in the Foundation: A Global Perspective on Pay Equity
• Custom-Built: Designing a Financial Wellness Program That Fits the Needs of Your Workforce
• A Five-Lever Framework for Prescription Drug Savings
• Quick Look
• Legal & Legislative Reporter

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  Managing the Risks and Costs of Autism Coverage

  Nick Welle and Hannah Demsien

  The prevalence of autism spectrum disorder makes it likely that every employer-sponsored health plan will eventually have a participant seeking coverage for high-cost treatments such as applied behavior analysis (ABA) therapy for their children. Health plans have several options to help control costs while providing access to treatment.