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<div class="hero"><div class="hero-inner"><span class="location-badge">Insurance Coverage</span><h1>Does Blue Cross Blue Shield Cover ABA Therapy in New Hampshire?</h1><p>Yes — Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield NH covers ABA therapy under Connor's Law. Achieving Stars Therapy is in-network with Anthem BCBS NH, runs BCBA-led in-home programs across the state, and verifies your benefits before your first session.</p></div></div>
<div class="quick-info"><div class="info-item"><div class="info-label">Coverage</div><div class="info-value">Connor's Law</div></div><div class="info-item"><div class="info-label">Ages</div><div class="info-value">Birth to 21</div></div><div class="info-item"><div class="info-label">Setting</div><div class="info-value">In-Home</div></div><div class="info-item"><div class="info-label">Start</div><div class="info-value">1-2 Weeks</div></div></div>
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<section><p>Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield of New Hampshire covers ABA therapy for autism because state law requires it. Connor's Law (HB 569), enacted in 2010, mandates that most NH private insurance plans cover ABA for children with an autism diagnosis. Achieving Stars Therapy is in-network with Anthem BCBS NH and runs BCBA-led, in-home ABA programs across <a href="/location/states/aba-therapy-new-hampshire">all of New Hampshire</a>. We bill BCBS NH directly. You don't have to chase claims.</p></section>
<section><h2>What does Connor's Law cover under BCBS NH?</h2><p>Connor's Law sets the floor every NH private insurer, including Anthem BCBS, has to meet:</p><ul><li><strong>Ages birth through 21</strong> with a documented autism spectrum disorder diagnosis.</li><li><strong>Annual cap of $36,000</strong> for kids under 12.</li><li><strong>Annual cap of $27,000</strong> for ages 12-21.</li><li>Medically necessary ABA therapy, supervised by a BCBA.</li></ul><p>Federal mental health parity law may make those caps unenforceable on most plans. ABA is a behavioral health service, and parity law requires insurers to treat behavioral health the same as medical/surgical benefits. Many BCBS NH plans actually cover ABA without a hard dollar cap once parity is applied. We verify this during benefits verification for every NH family.</p></section>
<section><h2>How does BCBS NH authorize ABA therapy?</h2><p>Anthem BCBS NH requires prior authorization before ABA starts. The process Achieving Stars Therapy runs for NH families:</p><ol><li><strong>Diagnosis on file.</strong> A licensed evaluator must have diagnosed your child with autism. <a href="/aba-therapy-resources/what-is-an-ados-2-assessment">ADOS-2</a>, MIGDAS, or DSM-5 reports all work.</li><li><strong>BCBA assessment.</strong> A board-certified analyst comes to your NH home, runs a functional behavior assessment, and writes the treatment plan with hours, goals, and timeline.</li><li><strong>BCBS submission.</strong> Achieving Stars Therapy submits the assessment and treatment plan to Anthem BCBS NH. Authorization usually returns in 7-14 business days.</li><li><strong>Reauthorization every 6 months.</strong> BCBS requires updated progress data. The BCBA pulls the data and resubmits.</li></ol></section>
<section><h2>What about BCBS deductibles, copays, and parity?</h2><p>That depends on your specific BCBS plan. Most NH families on Anthem BCBS have a deductible plus per-session coinsurance. We verify your plan benefits before your first session and tell you in dollars what each session will cost. No surprises on the first bill.</p><p>If you also qualify for <a href="/guide/aba-therapy-medicaid-new-hampshire">NH Medicaid (WellSense or AmeriHealth Caritas)</a>, Medicaid can pay your BCBS copay or act as secondary. We handle that coordination.</p></section>
<section><h2>Frequently Asked Questions</h2>
<div class="faq-item"><h3>Is Achieving Stars Therapy in-network with Anthem BCBS in New Hampshire?</h3>
<p>Yes. Achieving Stars Therapy is in-network with Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield NH and bills BCBS directly for ABA therapy services.</p></div>
<div class="faq-item"><h3>What if my BCBS plan was bought through an out-of-state employer?</h3><p>Self-funded employer plans (ERISA plans) sometimes don't follow state laws like Connor's Law. We check the plan documents during benefits verification. Many employer BCBS plans still cover ABA voluntarily, and parity law often applies either way.</p></div>
<div class="faq-item"><h3>Does BCBS NH cover in-home ABA or only clinic-based?</h3><p>BCBS covers ABA in the medically necessary setting. For most NH kids, that's in-home — and the BCBA's treatment plan documents why. Achieving Stars Therapy runs 100% in-home programs and Anthem BCBS NH pays for them.</p></div>
<div class="faq-item"><h3>How long does BCBS NH authorization take?</h3><p>7-14 business days for the initial authorization after we submit the BCBA assessment. Reauthorizations every 6 months are usually faster.</p></div>
<div class="faq-item"><h3>Can my child use Anthem BCBS and NH Medicaid together?</h3><p>Yes. Coordination of benefits is common. BCBS usually pays first; NH Medicaid covers what's left. Achieving Stars Therapy handles the coordination.</p></div>
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<p>Free benefits check. We verify your Anthem BCBS NH plan and tell you what each session will cost.</p>
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