Why Is There a Waitlist for Connecticut's DSS Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) Waiver? Understanding the Causes, Current Wait Times, and What Needs to Change
Connecticut’s DSS Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) Waiver waitlist continues to grow, leaving thousands of individuals waiting years for essential supports. Learn why the waitlist exists, current wait time challenges, and how funding, workforce shortages, and rising demand impact access to services. Discover what families in Connecticut can do while waiting and how The Supported Living Group provides private pay neurodivergent support services and DSS ASD Waiver services to help individuals build independence, skills, and community connection.
Connecticut ASD Waiver Asset Limits: A Guide for Individuals with Autism and Their Families
Understanding Medicaid asset limits is essential for accessing Connecticut’s ASD Waiver Program. This guide for autistic adults and families explains how savings, income, ABLE accounts, and other financial resources may impact eligibility for Connecticut DSS autism services, while highlighting planning strategies and community-based supports available through neurodivergent and autism service providers in Connecticut.