# Audits Spotlight Unusual Trends in Medicaid Spending for Autism Care

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Podcast: [Epoch Reports](https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-report-5157765)
Published: 2026-04-08T13:30:00+00:00
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## Resource

Spending on autism therapy services is dramatically outpacing overall Medicaid spending, prompting state and federal scrutiny. In this report we look at four states where autism spending has raised alarm bells. Read the original report here . Want to support independent Journalism? Consider subscribing to The Epoch Times. Go to theepochtimes.com

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