Columbia parents often hear about “the waiver” in the same conversation as applied behavior analysis (ABA therapy). It’s easy to assume the two are linked, or that one is needed to get the other. Yet, they are separate programs. Maryland’s Autism Waiver and the Medicaid ABA benefit serve children with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) in […]

Most parents don’t start with a plan. They start with a feeling that something about their child’s development is different, and then a long list of questions. You may wonder who to call first, whether your child needs a referral and how long answers will take. If you live in Columbia or elsewhere in Howard […]

Families change health insurance for all kinds of reasons. A parent takes a new job, an employer switches carriers, or open enrollment brings a better option. When your child with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) is in applied behavior analysis (ABA therapy), any change like that can feel risky. Weeks of progress depend on sessions continuing […]

In a community the size of Columbus, the people who support your child often know each other. The preschool teacher may have worked with your child’s speech therapist for years, and the school team may already know the families down the street. That closeness can be a real advantage for a child with autism spectrum […]

Maybe your child stopped using words they used to say. Maybe a daycare teacher pulled you aside, or you’ve noticed your toddler lines up toys for hours and doesn’t turn when you call their name. When something feels different, the next step is often an autism evaluation. In a city the size of Columbus, it […]

In Kansas, Medicaid goes by a different name. Most families know it as KanCare, and that is the program that pays for applied behavior analysis (ABA therapy) for many children with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) in Overland Park.1 ABA coverage through KanCare is newer than many parents realize. For years, these services reached only a […]

“Your insurance covers ABA therapy” is welcome news, and it still leaves most parents wondering what they’ll owe. Coverage means your plan will pay for applied behavior analysis (ABA therapy) under its rules. Those rules usually leave part of the bill with you, through a deductible, copays or coinsurance.123 The terms are easy to mix […]

Parents in Timonium often call us with one question before any other: will Medicaid pay for my child’s therapy? It’s a fair place to start. Applied behavior analysis (ABA therapy) is one of the most recommended supports for children with autism spectrum disorder (ASD), and it usually takes place several days a week. Maryland Medicaid […]

Blue Gems ABA names Micah Friddle, M.S., BCBA, Vice President of Payer Strategy to lead payer partnerships, outcomes, and value-based care.