Reminder to please share with your contacts
The Department of Developmental Services (DDS)
Open Enrollment for the Autism Waiver will be held:
October 17th- October 31st, 2025
Applications and information on the Autism Waiver are now available on the DDS/Autism division website. Any enrollment forms submitted previously will be discarded. Families must apply again during this open enrollment period to remain on the waitlist.
Important information on the Waiver:
- This crucial program allows MassHealth eligible children with autism to access intensive treatments and services in their homes and communities.
- The program is limited to children between the ages of 0-10 who are MassHealth eligible and at risk of residential placement now or at some point in the future.
- Eligible children are chosen for Autism Waiver services on a lottery basis and once chosen, receive intensive in-home therapies, services and supports for 3 years, or until the child reaches the age of 10. After 3 years the child is eligible for less intensive step-down services until age 10. The waiver also provides related support services such as community integration activities and respite.
- For the application go to: DDS Autism Waiver Service Program (AWP) Open Interest Period 2024 | Mass.gov.
- Click this link to find your local Autism Center to get help filling out the application: Autism support centers list | Mass.gov
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Johanne Pino
Project Outreach and Training Coordinator|
Young Adult Leaders Fellowship Supervisor
Massachusetts Advocates for Children
25 Kingston St., 2nd Floor
Boston MA 02111
617-357-8431 x 3234
617-357-8438 (fax)