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Autism services in Minnesota are at risk as a staggering $800,000 in payments remain frozen due to a state revalidation backlog, leaving countless children without essential treatment.

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Providers say DHS revalidation backlog left autism services unpaid, at-risk
Autism treatment providers told a House Human Services Committee that CMS‑prompted revalidation and contractor delays have frozen authorizations and payments, threatening program continuity and prompting calls for DHS to backdate approvals and fix data mismatches.
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September 17, 2026 at 4:21 PM
Cuts to Medicaid-supported services are forcing families into heartbreaking choices, like selling off livelihoods or risking institutional care for their loved ones.

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Testimony cites providers and families who say Medicaid cuts would force institutionalization and service losses
A lawmaker told the Senate committee that cuts to home- and community-based services are forcing providers and families into hardship, citing a Minnesota autism provider who sold assets to continue services and a California mother who relies on in‑home supports to care for her disabled son.
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August 5, 2026 at 9:10 PM
Minnesota's Senate committee faces tough decisions as they debate funding for autism support while balancing the needs of other vital services—what will they prioritize?

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Senate committee reallocates funds to Somali parents autism network amid budget adjustments
Senate members debate funding amendments for autism support and workforce development programs.
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April 10, 2025 at 7:52 PM
Minnesota families are raising their voices against proposed budget cuts to autism services, calling for urgent action and accountability from lawmakers.

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Minnesota parents decry governor's budget cuts to autism and disability services
Families criticize Governor Walz's proposed budget cuts impacting autism support services.
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February 21, 2025 at 8:11 PM
Minnesota advocates are fighting for equitable autism services, revealing the harsh realities faced by minority communities in accessing vital support.

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Somali advocates push Minnesota Senate for equitable autism services and support measures
Advocates demand equal treatment for minority-owned providers in autism service access and licensing.
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February 4, 2025 at 12:52 PM