DSS Waiver for Persons with Autism

Home and Community-Based Services

This Medicaid Waiver, also known as the Lifespan Waiver, is administered by the Department of Social Services and provides a range of home and community-based services for individuals with autism.

Types of Services & Supports

The following services and supports, which are capped at $50,000 annually per participant, are available under the waiver:

  • Clinical Behavioral Supports
  • Social Skills Group
  • Life Skills Coach and Job Coaching
  • Community Mentor
  • Individual Goods and Services
  • Personal Emergency Response System
  • Assistive Technology
  • Specialized Driving Assessment
  • Live-in Companion
  • Respite Services

Apply

The Autism Waiver is not an entitlement; therefore, services and access to services under the Autism Waiver may be limited based on available funding and program capacity. A waiting list applies.

Applicants must also complete a Health Insurance Portability Accountability Act (HIPAA) form to acknowledge they have received information on how DSS provides services.

Email the completed form to dds.eligibility@ct.gov or mail it to the address below:

DSS Eligibility Unit
460 Capitol Avenue
Hartford, CT 06106

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