There is a systemic problem with the way that children and adults with an autism spectrum disability are accessing health insurance in our country. This presents a real problem for them and their families. More often than not, many families are saddled with the financial burden of providing healthcare to these children at exorbitant cost.   Under the current system; many of these individuals are found ineligible for health insurance coverage as a person with a disability, based on qualifying events that have nothing to do with their disability or medical needs. There is something profoundly wrong with this result . . . . . .

Is the the current healthcare system working for children and adults diagnosed with an autism spectrum disability?