State guide
Rhode Island
Programs, dollars, and people that serve autism families in Rhode Island. Federal protections always apply on top of what you see here.
⏰ Act now — Medicaid waiver waitlist
Rhode Island Medicaid HCBS Waiver — Developmental Disabilities (BHDDH)
Typical wait: varies — waitlists exist; apply the day of diagnosis
Apply through RI BHDDH (Behavioral Healthcare, Developmental Disabilities and Hospitals) the day of diagnosis — BHDDH manages waiver intake and DD services statewide.
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