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Autism Waiver Program
WHAT IS THE MARYLAND HOME AND COMMUNITY BASED SERVICES
WAIVER FOR CHILDREN WITH AUTISM SPECTRUM DISORDER?
A Medical Assistance waiver is approved by the federal government
and allows a state to operate under special guidelines instead
of standard Medicaid requirements. Waiver programs help an
eligible person to receive services in the community and home
rather than in an institution. Under a waiver program, the
applicant’s family income does not have to be considered
since the individual applies as a family of one. In the Maryland
Autism Waiver program, services may include therapeutic integration,
respite care, family training, environmental accessibility
adaptations, and intensive individual support services.
At the current time, there are 120 children in Baltimore
County on the autism waiver. They are a subset of the
900 children served by the waiver statewide There are also in excess of 1500 children statewide on the Autism Waiver Registry. The waiver is
closed at this time, and interested parents should call the
Autism Waiver Registry at 1-866-417-3480 in order to place
their child’s name on the waiting list. New children
can be added to the waiver as the existing participants “age
out” of the program, or no longer qualify for a variety
of reasons.
In order to qualify for the waiver, individuals must meet
eligibility guidelines in financial, technical, and medical
areas. These guidelines can be more fully explained by calling
the Office of Third Party Billing at (410) 887-4130.
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