Autism Waiver Consultant Services

The vendor required to provide autism waiver consultant services for include:
•    Monitor secure server and dedicated emails for the transfer of information from provider agencies, service coordinators, families, and the department. 
•    Screen individualized education programs (IEPS) and submitted documentation to determine technical eligibility for individuals interested in receiving an opportunity to apply to the AW. 
•    Respond to inquiries from families, providers, and service coordinators seeking information about the AW and make appropriate and informed referrals. 
•    Monitor progress and track correspondence regarding eligibility determination for prospective and current AW participants. 
•    Track data, analyze trends, and prepare quarterly performance reports as per the centers for medicare and Medicaid services (CMS) approved autism waiver (AW) application, legislative requests, and departmental needs. 
•    Track status of programming for transition youth (ty) and update database as required. 
•    Review and approve AW requests and documents as requested, such as: plans of care (POC), requests for billing or technical support, live-in caregiver (LICG) exemption requests, etc. 
•    Participate in training and technical assistance to service coordinators and provider agencies as requested. 
•    Assist the provider interagency Medicaid monitoring team (PIMMT) with monitoring AW provider agencies to ensure compliance with the code of state regulations (COMAR) 10.09.56 for the AW.

- Contract Period/Term: 1 year
- Questions/Inquires Deadline: December 18, 2025