EIDBI licensure study

In 2023, the Minnesota Legislature directed DHS to conduct a licensure study of the Early Intensive Developmental and Behavioral Intervention (EIDBI) Benefit that engaged interested parties. The purpose of the licensure study was to:

• Summarize current licensure and certification programs within the state and nationally.
• Evaluate the need for licensure or other regulations for the EIDBI Benefit.
• Conduct community engagement with interested parties and incorporate their feedback on potential licensure and regulation changes for the EIDBI benefit.
• Complete a report on their findings and recommend next steps.

Background

The 2013 Minnesota Legislature passed a law to create the EIDBI Benefit for children up to age 18 with autism spectrum disorder. Later amendments expanded eligibility to include people under 21 years old with ASD or a related condition.

The purpose of the EIDBI Benefit is to provide medically necessary early intensive intervention for people with ASD and related conditions, as well as:

• Educate, train and support their parents and families.
• Promote people’s independence and participation in family, school and community life.
• Improve long-term outcomes and the quality of life for people and their families.

Timeline

DHS hired three outside contractors to help it to complete the licensure study.

• First phase: Completed by Community Research Solutions. See Minnesota Early Intensive Developmental Behavioral Intervention (EIDBI) Benefit Set: Review of human services licensing guidelines (PDF).
• Second phase: Completed by Courageous Change Collective. See Early Intensive Developmental Behavioral Intervention Licensure Study Stakeholder Engagement Report (PDF).
• Third phase: Completed by Katie Burns 10,000 Lakes Consulting. See EIDBI Licensing Recommendations (PDF).

For more information, use the ASD Contact Form.