The number of individuals diagnosed with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) is increasing. Most will need services and supports throughout their lives.
Medicaid 1915(c) waivers are a policy mechanism that states frequently use to provide health care insurance to specific populations for targeted services.
What this study adds:
States use a variety of Medicaid programs to enroll and serve individuals with ASD; the most common mechanism being the 1915(c) waiver authority.
Twenty-six states changed their 1915(c) waiver programs to increase options for individuals with ASD.
Identifying state policy changes is the first step in comparing outcomes associated with varying approaches.
