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    Early Intensive Developmental and Behavioral Intervention Benefit Advisory Group

    Also known as:
    EIDBI Advisory Group
    Active dates:2017-
    Authority:
    Established by the Department of Human Services
    Function:

    The EIDBI is a new medical benefit first offered in 2016 under Medicaid. EIDBI is available to people under age 21 with a diagnosis of Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) and/or related conditions. Related conditions include Asperger's Syndrome, Fetal Alcohol Spectrum disorders, pervasive Developmental Disorder - Not Otherwise Specified (PDD-NOS), and Rett Syndrome. The EIDBI Advisory Group will be consulted on the ongoing development of EIDBI policies and standards and on the implementation of the EIDBI benefit. Members will be expected to share information with and seek input from organizations they are affiliated with that support persons with autism and related conditions.

    History:

    The Minnesota Legislature created the Early Intensive Developmental and Behavioral Intervention (EIDBI) Benefit as a Minnesota Health Care Program in 2013 (Minnesota Statutes, section 256B.0949). The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services approved Minnesota’s plan under the Early and Periodic Screening, Diagnostic, and Treatment (EPSDT) program. The Minnesota Department of Human Services (DHS) created an EIDBI advisory group in 2017.
    Advisory to:
    Human Services Department
    Membership:

    As of August 31, 2018:
    Brooke Anderson, potential provider
    Tom Billigmeier, licensed professional
    Josh Craig, parent; Barb Dalbec, Department of Health
    Dr. Amy Esler, academic; Melissa Fredin, parent
    Dr. Jennifer Hall-Lande, licensed professional
    Ashwak Hassan, licensed professional
    Evan Henspeter, Dakota County
    Lori Hilmer, Olmsted County
    Kelly Kausel, parent
    Dr. Eric Larsson, EIDBI provider
    Dr. Charles Ledonio, parent
    Maggie Lesher, licensed professional
    Trista Linn, developmental and behavioral professional
    Kara Mensink, parent
    Fatima Molas, parent
    Linda Monchamp, Department of Human Services, tribal representative
    Harun Musa, parent
    Jay O'Neill, EIDBI provider
    Sara Pahl, developmental and behavioral professional
    Patina Park, adult with autism spectrum disorder
    Dr. Delia Samuel, parent; Steven Schmidt, advocate
    Dr. Kimberly Schulze, academic
    Vanessa Slivken, EIDBI provider
    Maci Spica, Minnesota Department of Education
    Dr. Sheri Stronach, academic
    Kate Swenson, parent
    Ann Tesch, managed care organization representative
    Nicholas Volkmuth, adult with autism spectrum disorder
    Teri Woelfel, advocate

    Entries for this agency in the Annual Compilation and Statistical Report of Multi-Member Agencies Report: 2021, 2020, 2019, 2018.

    Note: This report provides membership details as well as meeting information and a summary of the group's activities.

    Internet resource:
    EIDBI Benefit Advisory Group
    EIDBI Benefit Policy Manual
    Record last updated: 09/25/2018
     

    Additional print information on this group may be available in the Library's collection of agency notebooks. Please contact a librarian for assistance. The Minnesota Agencies database is a work in progress.

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