Care Coordination, Autism Waiver Program
Supporting children with severe autism in their homes and communities
Eligible children are those who are diagnosed with Autism Spectrum Disorder or Pervasive Developmental Disorder, aged one through the end of the semester that the child turns 21 years old. The Coordinating Center provides service coordination in Dorchester and Worcester Counties, as well as Harford and Howard Counties.
Also, children must:
- Have an Individualized Educational Program (IEP) or Individualized Family Services Plan (IFSP) and
- Receive more than 12 hours per week of special education and related services
- Meet an institutional level of care
- Not enrolled in any other Medicaid Waiver program (Children can be simultaneously enrolled in REM.)
Eligible children can receive the following services:
- Respite Care
- Environmental Accessibility Adaptations
- Family Training
- Supported Employment
- Intensive Individual Support Services
- Therapeutic Integration Services, such as in an after school program
- Residential Habilitation (regular/intensive)
- Targeted Case Management
As with the Model Waiver, a child’s fnancial eligibility is based upon the child’s income and resources.
At this time there is a registry of names of children who are eligible for the program. To have a place on the registry,call 1-866-417-3480.
Parents may also contact the local Early Intervention (Infants and Toddlers) services or the local school system; or the Maryland State Department of Education at 410-767-0260 the Department of Health and Mental Hygiene at 410-767-5220 for additional information.
