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Medicaid for Autism: Funding Tips for Parents

Medicaid for Autism: Funding Tips for Parents

Update: 2025-06-04
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In this episode, Mike Carr addresses growing concerns about potential Medicaid cuts and shares practical funding alternatives for families caring for individuals with profound autism or multiple disabilities. He emphasizes the importance of staying hopeful and proactive, offering guidance through his personal experience and upcoming book. Key alternatives discussed include Social Security benefits (SSI and SSDI), Medicaid waivers like CLASS and HCS (each with different funding caps and waitlists), and ABLE accounts, which allow families to save without affecting benefits. Mike encourages families to plan early, apply for multiple waivers, and reach out directly for support navigating these complex systems.

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Medicaid for Autism: Funding Tips for Parents

Medicaid for Autism: Funding Tips for Parents

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