H.B. 737 Summary

• Requires the med-QUEST division to seek a federal state plan waiver under 42 U.S.C. section 1396n to establish a home and community-based services waiver program for children with autism spectrum disorder.

• Limits program eligibility to individuals aged 2-21 years old who have been diagnosed with an autism spectrum disorder.

• Requires eligible participants to need intermediate care facility services for the intellectually disabled and have an individualized family service plan or individualized education program with at least 15 hours of special education and related services.

• Establishes income limits at 300 percent of Supplemental Security Income benefits and asset limits matching Supplemental Security Income program requirements.

• Authorizes the department to establish additional medical or financial eligibility criteria by administrative rule.