Indiana Couple Sues Anthem Over Autism Policy

An Indiana couple whose son has autism is suing Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield, alleging that its policy of denying coverage for autism therapy during school hours violates state and federal laws. Chester and Kathi Pierce of Elkhart sued the Indianapolis-based health insurer in April in U.S. District Court in Indianapolis on behalf of their son, Wes. The couple is seeking class-action status for their suit, which alleges that Anthem’s 3-year-old policy of denying coverage for autism therapy during school hours violates an Indiana mandate for autism coverage lawmakers passed in 2001 and . . .