How to Pay for ABA
There are different ways to finance ABA therapy services. In addition to paying privately, insurance, the school district, or local regional center may provide funding to eligible children. To get ABA therapy through a health insurance plan or regional center, you must know your type of health insurance.
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Insurance Coverage
Many health insurance plans cover some or all of the cost of ABA therapy. It varies by plan and state, so contact your insurance provider to see what it entails.
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We work with most insurance companies.
Medi-Cal & State Funding
Under the Early and Periodic Screening, Diagnostic, and Treatment (EPSDT) Medicaid benefit, Medi-Cal covers all medically necessary Behavioral Health Treatment (BHT) for eligible beneficiaries. Behavioral Health Treatment is a Medi-Cal category of services including ABA therapy. A physician or psychologist must recommend ABA therapy as medically necessary. Medi-Cal does not require an autism diagnosis for ABA therapy services. Medi-Cal covers ABA services for fee-for-service and Medi-Cal managed care.
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Children with fee-for-service Medi-Cal will receive ABA therapy services from their local regional center. If you have fee-for-service Medi-Cal and want to explore the possibility of ABA therapy, contact your regional center to discuss services and funding. If you have fee-for-service Medi-Cal and are not a regional center client, contact a regional center to determine eligibility. You can also go directly to your primary care provider (i.e., your pediatrician) and ask about ABA therapy services.
Grants
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Certain grants exist to assist parents with children with ASD. Make sure to do your research to see what your family qualifies for.