03/03/2026
This is great news!! A step in the right direction! 👏🏻 👏🏻
ADVOCACY NEWS: Thanks to you—and efforts by AOTA and others—Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan (BCBSM) will begin covering Ayres Sensory Integration® (ASI) techniques, under CPT code 97533, for individuals with autism starting March 1, 2026. ASI is an evidence-based OT intervention used to support participation when difficulties with sensory processing/integration affect self-regulation.
This change ensures greater access to evidence‑based OT services and reflects growing recognition of ASI’s effectiveness. Read how member engagement and evidence‑driven advocacy made this successful initiative possible: https://bit.ly/4lgqSKn