Executive Briefings | May 2, 2014
An Update On Medicaid Waivers Serving Individuals With Autism
We recently reported on issues affecting delivery of services to adults with autism (see Aging Out Of Autism Services: How Many? What Are Their Options?). In response, we received a follow-up question on the role played by home and community-based services (HCBS) waivers in addressing the needs of individuals with autism spectrum disorders (ASD). Because HCBS waivers target populations in need of institutional level care – in the case of ASD, these individuals are generally characterized as having severe autism – the role is . . .