From Autism Transition Handbook
Adult Autism Waiver:
The Adult Autism Waiver is managed by the Bureau of Autism Services, and has the capacity to serve 200 adults with ASD. It is a Medicaid program that provides home and community-based services specifically designed to help adults with autism participate in their communities. Priority is given to people not already receiving ongoing state-funded or state and federally funded long-term care services.
The Adult Autism Waiver is not a temporary or pilot program, and has been approved by the Federal Government as part of Pennsylvania’s Medicaid program. Once an individual is enrolled in the Ault Autism Waiver he/she will receive services as long as all eligibility requirements continue to be met. Eligibility requirements for this waiver include:
-Be a PA resident
- Have a diagnosis of Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD)
-Meet MA qualifications
-Meet federal Level of Care
- Be 21 or older
To apply for the Adult Autism Waiver you must call the Bureau of Autism Services at 1-866-539-7689 to request an application (they will not accept e-mail requests for applications). For more information on this waiver go to the DPW Adult Autism Waiver page
