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Missouri families should not rely on old references to the former Autism Waiver, which Medicaid identifies as terminated. Current support questions may instead involve MO HealthNet, other disability waivers, commercial coverage, and First Steps.
This directory currently has 11 therapy centers across 8 cities in Missouri. Listings and public programs are separate: confirm a provider's network status, credentialing, and current intake directly.
Missouri Medicaid waivers include a Children with Developmental Disabilities Waiver. That waiver is distinct from a health-plan therapy benefit, so families should confirm the current MO HealthNet service and authorization route separately.
Missouri commercial autism coverage must be checked against the policy and state insurance regulation. A self-funded employer plan may use federal ERISA rules instead of a state mandate.
Missouri’s Children with Developmental Disabilities Waiver is a disability-support program with independent eligibility and service planning.
Missouri First Steps is the official Part C program for eligible children from birth to age three.
Do not rely on older Autism Waiver material: the federal waiver listing identifies Missouri’s former Autism Waiver as terminated. Use the current state program pages for active supports.
Missouri Medicaid waivers include a Children with Developmental Disabilities Waiver. That waiver is distinct from a health-plan therapy benefit, so families should confirm the current MO HealthNet service and authorization route separately.
Missouri commercial autism coverage must be checked against the policy and state insurance regulation. A self-funded employer plan may use federal ERISA rules instead of a state mandate. Self-funded employer plans are generally regulated under federal ERISA rather than state insurance mandates. Ask the plan administrator for the written benefit, authorization, and appeal rules.
Missouri’s Children with Developmental Disabilities Waiver is a disability-support program with independent eligibility and service planning.
Missouri First Steps is the official Part C program for eligible children from birth to age three.
Do not rely on older Autism Waiver material: the federal waiver listing identifies Missouri’s former Autism Waiver as terminated. Use the current state program pages for active supports.
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Last reviewed against the linked primary sources on July 29, 2026. Medicaid, CHIP, commercial insurance, self-funded employer plans, military coverage, waiver programs, and school services follow different rules. This page is general information, not legal, medical, or benefits advice.
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