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Notice to all Massachusetts ASD Users: Change of PPL Email Address

Please note as of 7/31/23 our PPL Customer Service email address has changed to PPLMA_Autism@pplfirst.com.

However, our old email addresses will still function until the end of December. Please refer to the email or letter you received notifying you of this change.

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Massachusetts DDS Children's Autism Waiver Program (for children under age 10)
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Overview

The Massachusetts Department of Developmental Services (DDS) Autism Waiver program serves participants throughout Massachusetts, who are eligible for autism waivers through DDS. Participants and their families are able to hire service workers and purchase a range of goods and services within an approved budget.

Participants can

  • Work with a Supports Coordinator to develop a spending plan for their needs and goals
  • Choose their employee(s)
  • Hire, dismiss, schedule, and supervise their own employee(s)
  • Purchase approved goods and services
  • Monitor spending online 24/7
  • Submit timesheets online
  • Determine their employees' pay rates within federal and state limits