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HCA does not anticipate any immediate impacts to our services or disruption to provider payments at this time. We will continue to monitor the situation and share updates if anything changes.
Learn about Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) therapy for clients with Autism Spectrum Disorder and other developmental and intellectual disabilities.
There are many types of treatments available for Autism Spectrum Disorder and other developmental and intellectual disabilities. Treatments usually fall under:
Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) is a behavior treatment approach covered by Apple Health (Medicaid) for clients who qualify.
You may qualify for other services, including:
Additional information about these therapies can be found under habilitative and rehabilitative services.
Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) helps people with autism and other developmental disabilities improve important skills. It teaches social, communication and self-care skills while reducing harmful behaviors. ABA uses proven methods, like rewards, to encourage learning.
Providers track progress using science-based tools. They adjust treatment plans if needed. ABA services slowly decrease as people improve.
ABA therapy is personalized and focuses on what matters most in daily life. Goals, settings, and hours depend on each person's needs.
To be eligible for ABA, clients must:
Clients enrolled in managed care can contact their plan for assistance finding a Center of Excellence (COE) provider in network, get connected with an ABA case manager, and learn about program benefits.
Clients not enrolled in managed care can choose a provider from our Centers of Excellence provider list.
The COE provider will:
If a COE provider determines a client may benefit from ABA therapy, they will provide the client, caregiver, or family with a copy of their evaluation and order. Clients should bring the evaluation and order to their ABA provider.
Clients enrolled in managed care can contact their plan for help finding an ABA provider in network.
Clients not enrolled in a managed care plan can choose a provider from the Apple Health fee-for-service ABA provider directory. (Directorio de proveedores de tarifa por servicios de Apple Health en español.)
It is common for providers to have wait lists for services. Contact all area ABA providers who accept Apple Health and get on multiple wait lists to schedule the first available appointment.
Your ABA provider will:
ABA services can start when authorization is complete.