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. For a summary of that report, see Minnesota Early Intensive Developmental Behavioral Intervention (EIDBI) Benefit Set: Review of human services licensing guidelines (PDF).
• Second phase: Being conducted by Courageous Change Collective. For a summary of that report, see Early Intensive Developmental Behavioral Intervention Licensure Study Stakeholder Engagement Report (PDF).
• Third phase: Being conducted by Katie Burns 10,000 Lakes Consulting. Summary expected by December 2024.

DHS expects the licensure study to conclude in October 2024. For more information, use the ASD Contact Form.