State guide
Mississippi
Programs, dollars, and people that serve autism families in Mississippi. Federal protections always apply on top of what you see here.
⏰ Act now — Medicaid waiver waitlist
Mississippi Medicaid HCBS Waiver — Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities (DMH)
Typical wait: varies — waitlists exist; apply the day of diagnosis
Apply through Mississippi DMH (Department of Mental Health) the day of diagnosis — DMH manages IDD waiver intake and community supports statewide.
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