Department of Human Services - Autism Services
Medicaid State Plan ASD Services
Applied Behavioral Analysis (ABA) Service policy and procedures (June 2018)
- Fact Sheet: Medicaid Autism Applied Behavioral Analysis Service (Updated January 2019)
- N.D. Medicaid Autism Fee Schedule (July 1, 2020)
- ABA Services Provided in the Schools (Posted March 2018)
Autism Spectrum Disorder Waiver
BROCHURE - N.D. Autism Medicaid Waiver (Revised February 2020)
APPLICATION - N.D. Autism Waiver (Revised Sept. 2018)
LINK: Information and Forms for Autism Waiver Service Providers
North Dakota's current Autism Spectrum Disorder Birth through Age 13 Waiver (Effective Jan. 1, 2020)
For Public Information - North Dakota Revised Preliminary Statewide Transition Plan of the Home and Community-Based Services (HCBS) Settings under Medicaid 1915c Waivers (includes technical changes required by CMS for systemic approval granted on November 1, 2016.)
Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) Voucher
BROCHURE - Autism Spectrum Disorder Voucher Program (Posted August 2019)
2020 APPLICATION - N.D. ASD Voucher Program (Posted May 2020)
Who Qualifies ?
Children diagnosed with Autism Spectrum Disorder and who are not currently involved in a Medicaid waiver program, and whose families have gross incomes up to 200% of the Federal Poverty Level, may qualify and can apply.
Autism Voucher Program Qualifying Monthly Household Incomes
Family gross income can be up to 200% the Federal Poverty Level (listed below) to qualify. Updated April 1, 2020.
1-person |
2-people |
3-people |
4-people |
5-people |
6-people |
7-people |
8-people |
$2,127 |
$2,874 |
$3,620 |
$4,367 |
$5,114 |
$5,860 |
$6,607 |
$7,354 |
| For households with more than 8 people, add $747 for each additional person. | |||||||
News
Nov. 18, 2020 - Autism Task Force to meet Nov. 23 to learn about private health insurance coverage for autism-related services
June 1, 2020 - Autism Spectrum Disorder Voucher program annual application period starts today; Parents are encouraged to apply early
Feb. 19, 2020 - Autism Task Force to meet Feb. 24 to discuss using telehealth to provide applied behavior analysis services in rural areas and more
Nov. 13, 2019 - Autism Task Force to meet Nov. 18 to discuss career-readiness programs, behavior analyst licensing and more
Aug. 14, 2019 - Autism Task Force to meet August 19 to discuss legislation, behavior analyst licensing and education for stakeholders
REPORT: Autism Spectrum Disorder Services Dashboard 2019-2021 Biennium
- July 2020 - Sept. 2020 ASD Dashboard Report
- April 2020 - June 2020 ASD Dashboard Report
- Jan. 2020 - March 2020 ASD Dashboard Report
- Sept. 2019 - Dec. 2019 ASD Dashboard Report
- July 2019 - Sept. 2019 ASD Dashboard Report
May 29, 2019 - Families can apply for the Autism Spectrum Disorder Voucher program beginning June 1, 2019
May 10, 2019 - Autism Spectrum Disorder Task Force to meet May 13 in Bismarck and at video conference sites
Feb. 12, 2019 - Survey on ASD Services and Needs (Parents, individuals with ASD, providers and other stakeholders are invited to participate)
Jan. 31, 2019 - North Dakota Autism Spectrum Disorder Task Force to meet Feb. 4
REPORT: Autism Spectrum Disorder Services Dashboard 2017-2019 Biennium
- July 2017 - March 2019 ASD Dashboard Report
- July 2017 - Sept. 2018 ASD Dashboard Report (Revised and reposted Jan. 30, 2019)
- July 2017 - June 2018 ASD Dashboard Report (Revised and reposted Jan. 30, 2019)
- July 2017- March 2018 ASD Dashboard Report (Revised and reposted Jan. 30, 2019)
- July - Dec. 2017 ASD Dashboard Report (Posted April 2, 2018)
REPORT: Autism Spectrum Disorder Services Expenditures 2015-2017 Biennium (Posted April 2, 2018)
Aug. 9, 2017 - Public Notice - Public Comment Period: Proposed Medicaid Autism Spectrum Disorder Waiver Amendment
July 21, 2017 - News Release - N.D. Medicaid receives federal approval to cover ABA services for individuals with autism age 21 and younger
Autism Spectrum Disorder Task Force
Resources
- Autism Diagnostic Clinics
- North Dakota Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) Database
- Autism Spectrum Disorders Resource Booklet (Produced by the North Dakota Department of Health - Children's Special Health Services)
- ND Health Enterprise MMIS (claims processing and payment system)
- Links
Contact
Katherine Barchenger, Autism Services Coordinator
N.D. Department of Human Services - Medical Services Division
600 E. Boulevard Ave.
Bismarck, ND 58505
Phone: 701-328-4630
Toll Free: 800-755-2604
711 TTY
Fax: 701-328-1544
Email: dhsautism@nd.gov
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