Episode #034 - Medicaid Funding for Autism Services, Part 1 with Melissa Harris, CMS

Episode #034 - Medicaid Funding for Autism Services, Part 1 with Melissa Harris, CMS

We are happy to present a two-part series with Melissa Harris, Deputy Director, Disabled and Elderly Health Programs Group, Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS). Her role is to develop and implement policies to advance Home and Community Based Services (HCBS). Here in Part 1 we discuss Medicaid generally as it relates to adults with disabling autism. HCBS waivers are intended to serve those with developmental disabilities in need of an institutional level of care, but waitlists in many states are very long, and providers willing to serve those with complex needs can be very scant. We discuss the staffing crisis, the availability of extra funds ot the states under the Rescue Plan, the issue of "waiver on paper" that does not translate into actual services, ICF availability or lack thereof, the rising rates of autism in the Medicaid system, and more.


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Please pardon the technical difficulties, Ms. Harris had some difficulties with her connection but in almost all cases the audio can be understood.

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Episode #035 - The HCBS Settings Rule, Part 2 with Melissa Harris, CMS

Episode #035 - The HCBS Settings Rule, Part 2 with Melissa Harris, CMS

In Part 2 of our discussion with Melissa Harris, Deputy Director, Disabled and Elderly Health Programs Group, Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), we focus on the Home and Community Based...

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Episode #033 - Bridging the Divide

Episode #033 - Bridging the Divide

After Tom McKean (ep 29) suggested that NCSA invite Morénike Giwa Onaiwu, a prominent neurodiversity advocate, on the podcast, we were thrilled when she agreed to join us for a special episode about t...

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Episode #032 - The Case for Profound Autism, with Dr. Lee Wachtel

Episode #032 - The Case for Profound Autism, with Dr. Lee Wachtel

This is an audio recording of the NCSA March 14, 2023 webinar featuring Dr. Lee Elizabeth Wachtel, one of the world's foremost clinicians serving patients with severe and profound autism. She is Medic...

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Episode #031 - A Rare Gem: Paul Aronsohn, New Jersey's Ombudsman for I/DD

Episode #031 - A Rare Gem: Paul Aronsohn, New Jersey's Ombudsman for I/DD

We are very fortunate to host Paul Aronsohn, New Jersey Ombudsman for Individuals with Intellectual or Developmental Disabilities and Their Families. Paul serves a unique role not seen in any other st...

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Episode #030 - The Film Beyond Takes Viewers into an Unimaginable World of Profound Autism

Episode #030 - The Film Beyond Takes Viewers into an Unimaginable World of Profound Autism

The brilliant new documentary film, "Beyond" features Tamara Mark, a Hollywood actress and dancer, and now single mom living in LA with her two grown sons who suffer from severe autism, Ian and Harry....

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Episode #029 - Just Say No to the Bullying of Autism Parents

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Episode #028 - Finding the Fun: Skiing and Sports with Severe Autism

Episode #028 - Finding the Fun: Skiing and Sports with Severe Autism

Outdoor activities bring joy to countless people with autism, all across the spectrum. We are incredibly honored to have two of the nation's top leaders in the field of sports and outdoor recreation f...

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