In Charts: Audits Spotlight Unusual Trends in Medicaid Spending for Autism Care

Spending on autism therapy services is dramatically outpacing overall Medicaid spending, prompting state and federal scrutiny.

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March 27, 2026Updated:April 08, 2026

One in 31 U.S. children has an autism diagnosis. Among Minnesota’s Somali community, that number jumps to one in 12.

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