Will insurance pay for a service dog for my child?

Health insurance doesn’t cover service dogs. Kelly Camm from 4 Paws says she has never been given a reason for this, but she thinks it’s because the dog is a living creature. “You can fix a broken wheelchair, but you can’t just replace a service dog,” she says.

Regional Centers can help with some of the costs of food, grooming, and healthcare for service dogs. California’s Assistance Dog Special Allowance (ADSA) program provides a monthly payment of $50 to eligible families using a service dog.

For more information, see our full article The Amazing, Incredible Service Dog.