Effective January 1, 2015, the Department of Social Services expanded its coverage of Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) evaluation and treatment services for Medicaid enrolled members (HUSKY A, C, or D) under the age of 21 for whom ASD services are medically necessary.
Level of Care Guidelines
- Treatment Services
- Treatment Plan Development (Behavioral Plan of Care)
- Program Book Development
- Observation and Direction
- Comprehensive Diagnostic Evaluation
- Behavioral Assessment
- ABA Services to ABI Waiver Participants
Provider Resources
- ASD Service Request Template
- Becoming an ASD State Plan Provider
- ASD Release of Information (ROI) Document (English)
- ASD Release of Information (ROI) Document (Spanish)
- ASD State Plan Provider Qualification Outline
- ASD Waiver Outline
- ASD Reimbursement Rates and Codes
Member Resources
- ASD Resource List
- Lista de Recursos de TEA
- ASD Member Information (English)
- ASD Member Information (Spanish)
- Achieve Solutions ASD Resources
- ASD Provider Contact List
Manuals
- ProviderConnect Registered Services Autism Service Provider User Manual
- Autism Diagnostic Evaluation User Manual
Bulletins
2022
- Autism Waiver Addition of Nutrition Services
(PB 2022-108)
To: Autism Waiver Service Providers and Home Health Agencies - Clarification on Office-Based Care
(PB 2022-61)
To: CT BHP Autism Spectrum Disorder Providers
2021
- System Enhancements – 4 Digit Authorization Line- START DATE 9/15/21
(PA 2021-08)
To: CT BHP Autism Spectrum Disorder Providers - POSTPONED START DATE- System Enhancements – 4 Digit Authorization Line
(PA 2021-06)
To: CT BHP Autism Spectrum Disorder Providers - System Enhancements – 4 Digit Authorization Line
(PA 2021-05)
CT BHP Autism Spectrum Disorder Providers - Re-Qualification Process for CMAP ASD Providers
(PA 2021-01)
CT BHP Autism Spectrum Disorder Providers
2020
- CMAP COVID-19 Response – Bulletin 31: Updated Synchronized Telemedicine (Audio and Video) Services – for Autism Spectrum Disorder Providers
(PB 2020-47)
(Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) Providers) - Performing Providers Required for Autism Specialist Groups
(PB 2020-08) - CTBHP Office Closure
(PN 2020-02)
(CT BHP Closure – Holiday Observance)
2019
- Process Update for Date Extension and Backdating Requests for Intermediate, Home Based Service and Autism Spectrum Disorder Authorizations”
(PA 2019-03) - Changes to Behavioral Health Prior Authorization Requests for Home Health
Services to Waiver Clients
(PB 2019-13)
2018
- 2019 Fee Schedule HIPAA Compliant Update For Autism Spectrum Disorder Services
(PB 2018-82) - Rate Increases
(PB 2018-61) - Autism Waiver Semi-Annual and Annual Provider Reports
(PB 2018-07)
2017
- Autism Waiver Program Updates
(PB 2017-85) - Important Autism Waiver Provider Enrollment and Claim Submission Changes for
Providers of Autism Waiver Services under the Autism Waiver Program
(PB 2017-63)
2016
- New Autism Spectrum Disorder Services
(PB 2016-47) - Provider Qualification Process for Autism Spectrum Disorder Services
(PB 2016-38) - New Autism Spectrum Disorder Services is being rescinded
(PB 2016-37)
2015
- ASD Evaluation and Treatment Services Bulletin
(PB 2015-69)
2014
- ASD Evaluation and Treatment Services Bulletin
(PB 2014-99)