State guide

North Carolina

Programs, dollars, and people that serve autism families in North Carolina. Federal protections always apply on top of what you see here.

⏰ Act now — Medicaid waiver waitlist

NC Innovations Waiver (DHHS / LME-MCOs)

Typical wait: varies by LME-MCO — typically 2–10 years

Apply through your county's LME-MCO the day of diagnosis — North Carolina's waiver is managed locally by regional Managed Care Organizations.

Find your county's LME-MCO through NCDHHS. Waitlist length varies significantly by region.

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