​Adult Autism Waiver

The Adult Autism Waiver (AAW) is a 1915(c) Home and Community-Based Services (HCBS) Medicaid waiver designed to provide long-term services and supports for community living, tailored to the specific needs of adults age 21 or older with ASD. The program is designed to help adults with autism spectrum disorder participate in their communities in the way they want to, based upon their identified needs.

Waiver

• PA Adult Autism Waiver, Effective January 1, 2023
  
• Record of Change of Substantive Changes Made to the Adult Autism Waiver
  

• PA Adult Autism Waiver, Effective April 1, 2022
• PA Adult Autism Waiver effective July 1, 2021
• Adult Autism Waiver Amendment, Effective January 1, 2020
• Adult Autism Waiver Amendment, Effective October 31, 2017
• Adult Autism Waiver Renewal, Effective July 1, 2016

Quality Assurance Reports:

• BAS Quality Assurance Report  (Fiscal Year 2017-2018)
  
• BAS Quality Assurance Report  (Fiscal Year 2016-2017)
  
• BAS Quality Assurance Report  (Fiscal Year 2015-2016)
  
• BAS Quality Assurance Report  (Fiscal Year 2014-2015)
  
• BAS Quality Assurance Data Tables

Directory of Providers

• Services & Supports Directory on COMPASS
• Services & Supports Directory on MyODP
  

Eligibility Requirements

• Must be age 21 or older.
• Level of Care 
• Medical Evaluation
  
• Diagnosis of autism
• Recommended for an intermediate care facility (ICF) level of care based on a medical evaluation
• Determined eligible for Medical Assistance (MA)
• Meet the financial requirements as determined by your local County Assistance Office

Available Services

In addition to Supports Coordination, the following services are offered under the Adult Autism Waiver: