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Committee passes bill to let Medicaid cover applied behavior analysis for adults on CES waiver; fiscal range discussed
Summary
Senate Bill 311, which would expand Medicaid to cover applied behavior analysis services for adults on the CES waiver with autism, passed the committee after advocates’ testimony and a DHS fiscal presentation showing a wide cost range tied to enrollment scenarios.
Senators advanced Senate Bill 311, which would require Arkansas Medicaid to cover applied behavior analysis (ABA) therapy for adults enrolled in the Community and Employment Services (CES) waiver who have a diagnosis of autism, subject to federal approval where required.
Family members and advocates testified in support. Ron Cook described benefits his adult son received from ABA services and urged the committee to approve coverage beyond the current age limit. Sponsor and…
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