May 28th, 2008
Pennsylvania has become the first state in the nation to receive the federal government’s permission to spend federal Medicaid dollars on services that enable autistic adults to live more independently, reports the Associated Press:
“Prior to the establishment of this waiver program, there was nothing designed for people with autism once they reached the age of 21,” Rendell said in a statement.
The federal Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services have previously allowed states to spend Medicaid money on programs targeting autistic children, but not adults, spokeswoman Mary Kahn said.
January 14th, 2009 at 4:28 am
hello,
i am disappointed in the whole state…. to be short i am 48 years old,,i lost work due to downsizing 3 times..then once to injury.
i have been seeing a theripist for approx. 9 years on and off..after my divorce or 17 years.
ao i connacted aomeone about the autism waiver they were no help at all..said i had to have a diagnosis before 21 years old..to qualify.
i am talking autism,,because i have a fed. suit pending to try and get me help for autism maybe and other health issue..problem is i have not worked for 4 years and i am living with my parents. i have had no health insurnace for 4-5 years.
going to my therapist ,,and ten the laeyer looking at things talking to me..my sister ,,they think o may have adult autism..problem is…i have no money to be tested…so i do not know..my theripist does not do that ,,,the lawyer needs it for my case ..but again no money…i need other health issues looked at ..but i run into a catch 22 thing..they want a diagnosis to get me cash from the state or medical …i can’t get the diagnosis cause i have no money to get any tests done… i may have central nerve damage..i may have also a myagia type issue and or muscle problems…i have flat feet..i now may have autism…i already have a cognative disorder found by my Phd theripist….i am also manic depressive
why doesn’t this state or anyone have help for someone like me…????????????????????????
hope to hear something very soon
ken