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<h1>Does Medicaid Cover ABA Therapy? Yes, in Every State.</h1>
<p>Federal EPSDT law requires every state Medicaid program to cover medically necessary ABA therapy for children with autism under 21. Achieving Stars Therapy accepts Medicaid in Colorado, Kansas, New Hampshire, and South Carolina.</p>
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<p>Medicaid is the largest single payer for ABA therapy in the United States. Federal law (the Early and Periodic Screening, Diagnostic, and Treatment benefit, or EPSDT) requires every state Medicaid program to cover ABA therapy for any child under 21 who has an autism diagnosis and a medical-necessity recommendation. There is no annual dollar cap on EPSDT services. Achieving Stars Therapy is an in-network, in-home ABA provider for Medicaid in <a href="/guide/aba-therapy-medicaid-colorado">Colorado</a>, <a href="/guide/aba-therapy-medicaid-kansas">Kansas</a>, <a href="/guide/aba-therapy-medicaid-new-hampshire">New Hampshire</a>, and <a href="/guide/aba-therapy-medicaid-south-carolina">South Carolina</a>.</p>
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<h2>How does Medicaid cover ABA therapy in each state?</h2>
<p>Each state runs its Medicaid program under a different name and through different managed care organizations (MCOs), but the EPSDT rule is the same in all 50 states. Here is how the four states Achieving Stars Therapy serves compare:</p><ul><li><strong>Colorado</strong>, Health First Colorado, administered through 7 Regional Accountable Entities (RAEs). <a href="/guide/aba-therapy-medicaid-colorado">Full Colorado Medicaid guide</a>.</li><li><strong>Kansas</strong>, KanCare, three MCOs: Aetna Better Health, Sunflower Health Plan, UnitedHealthcare Community Plan. <a href="/guide/aba-therapy-medicaid-kansas">Full Kansas Medicaid guide</a>.</li><li><strong>New Hampshire</strong>, NH Medicaid Care Management, two MCOs: WellSense and AmeriHealth Caritas. Connor's Law (RSA 415:6-w) added autism mandate protections. <a href="/guide/aba-therapy-medicaid-new-hampshire">Full NH Medicaid guide</a>.</li><li><strong>South Carolina</strong>, Healthy Connections Medicaid, five MCOs. Ryan's Law (S.C. Code Ann. § 38-71-280) requires private and public insurance coverage. <a href="/guide/aba-therapy-medicaid-south-carolina">Full SC Medicaid guide</a>.</li></ul>
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<h2>Why is Medicaid the most reliable payer for ABA?</h2>
<p>Three reasons. First, no annual cap, EPSDT coverage is based on medical necessity, not a dollar limit. Second, no age cutoff under 21, while many commercial plans cap ABA at age 18 or earlier. Third, federal protection, EPSDT is a federal mandate, so states cannot cut the benefit unilaterally. The CDC reports that 1 in 36 U.S. children is identified with autism, and roughly 40% of children in the U.S. are covered by Medicaid or CHIP, making it the dominant funder of pediatric ABA nationwide.</p>
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<h2>What does it take to start Medicaid ABA with Achieving Stars Therapy?</h2>
<p>Achieving Stars Therapy handles the full process:</p><ol><li>Free 15-minute phone consultation</li><li>Insurance and benefits verification (24-48 hours)</li><li>In-home BCBA assessment</li><li>Prior authorization filed with your state Medicaid plan</li><li>In-home ABA sessions begin, typically within 2 weeks of approval</li></ol><p>You do not need to chase your MCO, request forms, or fight a denial alone. Achieving Stars Therapy does the paperwork.</p>
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<h3>Does Medicaid cover ABA in every state?</h3>
<p>Yes. Federal EPSDT law requires every state Medicaid program to cover medically necessary ABA therapy for children under 21 with an autism diagnosis. Achieving Stars Therapy actively serves Medicaid families in CO, KS, NH, and SC.</p>
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<h3>Is there a dollar cap on Medicaid ABA?</h3>
<p>No. EPSDT-covered services have no annual dollar cap. Authorization is based on medical necessity recommended by a BCBA.</p>
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<h3>How long does Medicaid prior authorization take?</h3>
<p>Typically 14-30 business days from submission. Achieving Stars Therapy files the paperwork and follows up with your MCO.</p>
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<h3>Do I need an autism diagnosis before calling?</h3>
<p>Yes for Medicaid coverage. If your child does not have a diagnosis yet, Achieving Stars Therapy can refer you to a diagnostic provider.</p>
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<h3>How fast can my child start Medicaid ABA?</h3>
<p>Most families begin in-home sessions within 2 weeks of authorization. Total time from first call to first session is typically 4-6 weeks.</p>
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<p>Free benefits check. We file the paperwork. In-home, BCBA-led, no waitlist.</p>
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