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General State Updates:
Updated State Plan Amendment for Applied Behavioral Analysis (ABA) therapy services
Medicaid Waiver Changes
- On July 1, 2024, the Aged and Disabled Waiver split into two new waivers, the Health and Wellness Waiver for individuals 59 and under and the Indiana PathWays for Aging Waiver for individuals 60 and older. The Health and Wellness Waiver is administered by the Division of Disability and Rehabilitative Services. The Indiana PathWays for Aging Waiver is administered by the Office of Medicaid Policy and Planning. Learn more
Insurance Autism Mandate:
- Indiana has a law, Indiana Code 27-8-14.2, mandating that health insurance plans (including group and individual plans) cover treatment for Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD). This mandate has been in place since 2001. A large exception to the law is "self-insured" companies.
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