Connecticut SB00500 establishes a state-funded caregiver program to assist parents of children with autism spectrum disorder.

Connecticut SB00500 creates a state-funded caregiver respite program to support parents of children with autism spectrum disorder enrolled in a Medicaid home and community-based waiver program. The program will provide state-financed care for these children, aiming to alleviate the burden on parents. The initiative is part of a broader Medicaid-financed home and community-based program for adults with autism spectrum disorder but without intellectual disability. The act will take effect on July 1, 2026.

Connecticut SB00500 establishes a state-funded caregiver program to assist parents of children with autism spectrum disorder.

Connecticut SB00500 creates a state-funded caregiver respite program to support parents of children with autism spectrum disorder enrolled in a Medicaid home and community-based waiver program. The program will provide state-financed care for these children, aiming to alleviate the burden on parents. The initiative is part of a broader Medicaid-financed home and community-based program for adults with autism spectrum disorder but without intellectual disability. The act will take effect on July 1, 2026.