Frequently Asked Questions
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We are the first family-centered, single-point solution designed to bring an easier-to-navigate, clearer care experience for families raising autistic children.
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Parity Plus was built and is led by people who have autistic children and family members of their own. Our team understands firsthand the challenges families often face navigating coverage, care, costs, and support systems, and we believe families deserve a better experience.
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Parity Plus works alongside families, therapy providers, employers, brokers, TPAs, and other partners to help strengthen the support experience surrounding autism care.
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We believe families deserve clearer guidance, stronger coordination, and support that helps protect continuity of care while reducing unnecessary complexity and financial strain.
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No. Protecting continuity of care is a core priority for Parity Plus. Our approach is designed to support families and the services their children rely on—not create unnecessary disruption.
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Parity Plus works with providers and partners to help identify opportunities for more thoughtful pricing, stronger coordination, and reduced inefficiencies that can contribute to rising costs for families and employers.
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Parity Plus is willing to negotiate for fair pricing on numerous types of therapies / treatments for autistic children, including ABA, speech, occupational, nutritional and others.
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Yes. We work alongside employers, brokers, third-party administrators (TPAs), and other partners involved in the autism care industry to create a better claims experience for everyone.
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No. We are not a TPA. We are a single-point solution for autism claims.
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No. Parity Plus is not a therapy provider. We work with them to ensure the care provided is fairly priced and delivers meaningful outcomes for the child receiving the therapy.
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We can greatly reduce the amount of time it takes for you to receive payment for your services.
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Talk to your employer or HR benefits partner at your company about Parity Plus.
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Visit our “Contact Us” page and submit a request to learn more about Parity Plus and how we can help you, your clients, employees and families of autistic family members.
Why Parity Plus Is Needed, Now More Than Ever
Prevalence and growth
Autism is on the rise. According to the CDC, nearly 1 in every 31 children in the U.S. has been identified as having autism in their latest estimate, up from 1 in 36 just two years prior. That’s a 16% increase in just 24 months.
Autism is reported across all racial, ethnic and socioeconomic groups and is three times more common in boys. Prevalence varies widely by community — from 1 in 103 children in Laredo, Texas to 1 in 19 in California — suggesting major differences in identification, access and service systems.
Financial impacts and care costs
Not only is prevalence increasing, so is the cost of caring for an autistic child. The estimated lifetime cost of $1.4 million to $2.4 million, depending in part on whether they have other medical or physical challenges. Intensive behavioral interventions for children with autism can cost between $40,000 to $60,000 annually. And, as parents deal with those rising costs, many have to cut back on work or leave their job altogether to care for their child and navigate the complex medical system.
Autism Prevalence Among Children in the U.S.
Financial Costs of Caring for Autistic Children
