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(3) the anticipated timeline for improvement based on the initial behavior identification assessment and subsequent behavior identification reassessments conducted over the duration of treatment; and

(4) interventions with a recipient’s guardian and caregivers designed to reinforce treatment and treatment progress. (i) To receive payment for autism services provided under this section, a provider must maintain a clinical record in accordance with 7 AAC 135.130. The clinical record also must include

(1) verification of a diagnosis of autism spectrum disorder from a mental health professional as defined in AS 47.30.915, or a health care professional who is qualified based on that individual’s scope of practice, training, education, and experience to assess and diagnose autism spectrum disorders in children;

(2) an initial behavior identification assessment under (b) of this section; and

(3) any behavior identification reassessment under (c) of this section. (j) Except as set out in (k)(9)(C) of this section, autism services may be provided in the following settings;

(1) the recipient’s home, school, and community;

(2) a behavior analyst’s office;

(3) an outpatient clinic;

(4) another appropriate community setting. (k) The department will not pay for any of the following services or interventions as a Medicaid covered service under this section:

(1) a service listed under 7 AAC 105.110 or 7 AAC 135.010(d);

(2) respite for the family;

(3) increasing the recipient’s social activity;

(4) addressing a recipient’s antisocial behavior or legal problems;

(5) autism services provided by a recipient’s immediate family member, foster parent, or legal guardian, unless a court has authorized that legal guardian to provide those services under AS 13.26.316;

(6) repealed 5/25/2022;

(7) a behavioral health rehabilitation service under 7 AAC 135.010(c) provided concurrently with an autism service;