There's a new law in Nebraska that's saving some families tens of thousands of dollars.
Video:New state law saves families thousands on autism therapy
So excited to read his story, Colton, 7, can hardly sit still. Interacting with people is a big achievement for him.
"Colton was diagnose with autism at age 3," Lisa Meridith said.
Doctors told Meridith that early intervention was key for Colton, but the cost was overwhelming.
"For the past 3 1/2 years we've been paying anywhere from $500 to $1,000 worth of therapy every week," Meridith said.
Insurance wouldn't cover the behavioral treatment Colton needed until now.
"It's such a relief," Meridith said. "It has been a godsend for so many families."
Former Gov. Dave Heineman signed the new rule into law in April. As of Jan. 1 most insurance companies will pay for 25 hours of therapy each week, which is a victory for hundreds of families. People who provide this treatment, like Terri Newton with Childhood Autism Services, have concerns, though.
"It's going to take a little time for everyone to acclimatize to what this means," Newton said. "A lot of families did move out of state or families would separate."
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New state law saves families thousands on autism therapy