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.

Moving to a new city is a lot for any family. There are boxes to pack and schools to enroll in, all while you learn a new neighborhood. When your child has autism spectrum disorder (ASD) and receives applied behavior analysis (ABA therapy), the list gets longer. You want to protect the progress they’ve made […]

Noticing that your child is developing differently from other kids their age can leave you with a lot of questions. Your toddler might not be using many words yet, or a preschool teacher may have mentioned something at pickup. For most families, the next step is an autism evaluation. Finding one can feel like a […]

Insurance is confusing enough with one plan. When your child has autism spectrum disorder (ASD) and you’re trying to arrange applied behavior analysis (ABA therapy), a second plan can raise even more questions. Some parents worry that having private insurance will disqualify their child from Medicaid. Others assume they have to pick one plan and […]

When a child in Omaha is diagnosed with autism spectrum disorder (ASD), parents usually have two questions. They want to know what will help and how they’ll pay for it. Applied behavior analysis (ABA therapy) is the most common answer to the first question. For many families, Medicaid is the answer to the second. Nebraska […]

Families in Columbus and across Platte County don’t always have many autism services close to home. Once you find the right therapy for your child, the next concern is how to pay for it. Applied behavior analysis (ABA therapy) helps children with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) build communication and daily living skills. It involves regular […]