This section provides information for professionals interested in enrolling to provide services to participants in the Adult Autism Waiver (AAW). We encourage you to consider if the potential long-term benefits of being an enrolled provider in the AAW aligns with your organization’s strategic goals and capacity.
Prior to starting the initial qualification and enrollment process for the Adult Autism Waiver (AAW), please consider the following:
– The AAW is a Home and Community-Based Services (HCBS) Medicaid waiver designed to provide long-term services and supports to Pennsylvanians with autism . Services and supports are tailored to the specific needs of adults ages 21 or older so they may live and participate in their communities.
– The AAW currently has capacity to support 743 participants statewide.
– Due to the limited size of this waiver, your agency should be prepared for a commitment to initial qualification and ongoing monitoring processes without the immediate prospect of serving individuals under this waiver.
– A copy of the waiver and participant eligibility information can be found here: Adult Autism Waiver (AAW) | Department of Human Services | Commonwealth of Pennsylvania
Provider applicants must review the following materials prior to applying for enrollment as a provider for the AAW. This process is for Providers only. Supports Coordination Organizations (SCOs) have a separate Orientation & Initial Qualification process.
ODPANN 25-074 Initial Qualification Process for Adult Autism Waiver (AAW) Provider Applicants
As of 8/1/2025, AAW has updated its initial qualification and enrollment process.
AAW Provider Information Table (PDF)
The AAW Provider Information Table details the most up-to-date service descriptions, rates, limitations, qualifications, Provider Types/Specialty Codes, and Procedure Codes for each of the services offered under the AAW. Please note that the following services have pre-requisite requirements and cannot be selected for the Initial Qualification Process:
– Residential Habilitation: Community Home
– Residential Habilitation: Life Sharing
– Temporary Supplemental Services
If a service is not listed in the Provider Information Table, it is not currently offered in the AAW. It is the responsibility of the provider to choose the service based on which service(s) your agency offers.
If you have completed the Provider Applicant Orientation (PAO) pre-session modules, reviewed the information above, and choose to continue with the Initial Qualification/Enrollment process for the AAW, you should proceed with the initial application by clicking the link below. Responses will be received and reviewed by the ODP BSASP Provider Enrollment Team. Provider applicants can expect to wait up to 30 calendar days to receive communication from the ODP BSASP Provider Enrollment Team following submission of the application.