Clarification Of Medicaid Coverage Of Services To Children With Autism

On July 7, 2014, the federal Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) clarified that state Medicaid plans can cover applied behavior analysis (ABA) and other services for children diagnosed with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) through multiple routes. ABA is considered a benefit for children and young adults under age 21 through the Medicaid Early and Periodic Screening, Diagnosis and Treatment (EPSDT) provision . . .