Indiana Medicaid Autism Coverage
Indiana Medicaid covers ABA for children under 21 through EPSDT. The state offers two HCBS waivers (Family Supports and Community Integration and Habilitation) administered through the Bureau of Disabilities Services using a centralized waitlist. Indiana's autism insurance mandate (2001) is one of the earliest in the country.
Quick Answer
Indiana Medicaid covers ABA for children under 21 through EPSDT. The state offers two HCBS waivers (Family Supports and Community Integration and Habilitation) administered through the Bureau of Disabilities Services using a centralized waitlist. Indiana's autism insurance mandate (2001) is one of the earliest in the country.
- ABA benefit: covered under EPSDT for under 21 (via epsdt).
- HCBS waivers: 2 relevant waiver options listed on this page.
- Commercial insurance: Indiana has a state autism insurance mandate.
Medicaid ABA Coverage
Yes — EPSDT
Under 21 (via EPSDT)
Insurance Mandate
Yes
HCBS Waivers
2 available
Waitlist: Multi-year centralized BDS waitlist
About this information
This page summarizes public Medicaid, waiver, and insurance-mandate information for general reference.
Medicaid benefits, managed-care rules, and waiver waitlists can change quickly, so families should verify eligibility, prior authorization, and enrollment steps with the administering agency before relying on this page.
Last reviewed 2026-04-21 by Autism Hearts Editorial Team
Indiana Commercial Insurance Mandate
- Year enacted
- 2001
- Age limit
- Varies by plan
Covered services
Self-funded employer plans (often from large employers) are regulated by federal ERISA law, not state mandates, and may be exempt. Always confirm your plan type on your Summary of Benefits and Coverage.
Medicaid ABA Therapy Benefit
- Covers ABA
- Yes
- Age limit
- Under 21 (via EPSDT)
- Prior auth required
- Yes
Indiana Medicaid covers ABA as a medically-necessary service under EPSDT. Available through Hoosier Healthwise, HIP, and Hoosier Care Connect.
Indiana HCBS Waivers
Family Supports Waiver (FSW)
Covers autismIndividuals with IDD living at home
- Waitlist:
- Multi-year centralized BDS waitlist
- Apply via:
- Bureau of Disabilities Services (BDS)
Community Integration and Habilitation Waiver (CIH)
Covers autismIndividuals with IDD needing intensive supports
- Apply via:
- Bureau of Disabilities Services (BDS) — typically prioritized for urgent/emergency need
Katie Beckett / TEFRA Option
Not available
Indiana does not operate a traditional Katie Beckett / TEFRA program. Middle-income families typically rely on the autism insurance mandate, commercial insurance, and the FSW/CIH waiver waitlist.
Early Intervention (Birth–3)
Indiana First Steps — Indiana's IDEA Part C program. Children under 3 with developmental delays can access services without a formal autism diagnosis.
New to waivers? Read our plain-language guide to autism Medicaid waivers, SSI and ABLE accounts, or compare states on the waiver waitlists tracker.
Official Sources
Use these primary sources when you need to confirm current Medicaid rules, waiver access, or state-agency guidance in Indiana.