The Importance of Medicaid for Autistic People
Presents five key facts about Medicaid and autistic people: 1.6M enrolled in 2020, 57% qualify based on disability, 65% are children, 16% live in rural areas, only 21% have HCBS waiver spots. Warns that Medicaid cuts and work requirements would disproportionately harm autistic people.
Keywords: Medicaid, autism, HCBS waivers, disability, enrollment, work requirements, Medicaid cuts, home and community-based services