Supporting the Critical Role of Medicaid for Autistic People and Their Family Members
Comprehensive policy brief covering 10 key Medicaid issues for autistic people: rising prevalence vs. stagnant funding, limited autism-specific waivers, complex eligibility navigation, long waitlists (656K people in 2021), lack of caregiver supports, provider shortages, racial/disability disparities, need for community-based services, gaps in aging research, and risks of work requirements.
Keywords: Medicaid, autism policy, HCBS waivers, waitlists, family caregivers, disparities, work requirements, community-based services, long-term supports, provider shortage