10/03/2026
The Department of Developmental Services Children's Autism Waiver Program (AWP) is a Medicaid-funded program that provides intensive in-home and community-based services for young children with autism spectrum disorder for up to three years.
Enrollment is managed through an annual open interest application period. The 2026 open interest period is October 16, 2026, through October 30. Submitting an application does not guarantee placement into the program.
Applications and more information are available in multiple languages on the Mass.gov website here: https://www.mass.gov/lists/autism-waiver-service-program-open-request-period-2026
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