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Velott, Diana L.; Agbese, Edeanya; Mandell, David; Stein, Bradley D.; Dick, Andrew W.; Yu, Hao; Leslie, Douglas L. – Autism: The International Journal of Research and Practice, 2016
This research aims to describe the characteristics of 1915(c) Home- and Community-Based Services waivers for children with autism spectrum disorder across states and over time. While increasingly popular, little is known about these Medicaid waivers. Understanding the characteristics of these programs is important to clinicians and policymakers in…
Descriptors: Children, Pervasive Developmental Disorders, Health Services, Federal Programs
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Stein, Bradley D.; Sorbero, Mark J.; Goswami, Upasna; Schuster, James; Leslie, Douglas L. – Journal of the American Academy of Child & Adolescent Psychiatry, 2012
Objective: Many states have implemented regulations (commonly referred to as waivers) to increase access to publicly insured services for autism spectrum disorders (ASD). In recent years, several states have passed legislation requiring improved coverage for ASD services by private insurers. This study examines the impact of such legislation on…
Descriptors: Health Services, Eligibility, Health Insurance, Public Sector
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Wang, Li; Leslie, Douglas L. – Journal of the American Academy of Child & Adolescent Psychiatry, 2010
Objective: To study trends in health care expenditures associated with autism spectrum disorders (ASDs) in state Medicaid programs. Method: Using Medicaid data from 42 states from 2000 to 2003, patients aged 17 years and under who were continuously enrolled in fee-for-service Medicaid were studied. Patients with claims related to autistic disorder…
Descriptors: Expenditures, Incidence, Autism, Mental Disorders