Which CMS Waivers Cover Services For Individuals With Autism Spectrum Disorders (ASDs)?

Home and community-based service (HCBS) Medicaid waivers are designed to provide services to individuals in need of institutional level of care in (less expensive) non-institutional settings–either the home or in a community setting (see What Does The CMS Final Rule Defining HCBS Settings Imply For States, Providers & Participants?). Most HCBS for developmental disabilities are provided under Section 1915(c) waiver authority, although a few states have included HCBS in Section 1115 demonstration project waivers. All waivers specific to ASD (defined as any waiver that specifically includes individuals with ASD as a target population) are Section 1915 . . .