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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

Columbia families have plenty of options for supporting a child with autism spectrum disorder (ASD). Working out who pays for those supports can be harder than choosing them. Applied behavior analysis (ABA therapy) is a good example. Maryland has more than one program that can help cover it, and each has its own rules. Medicaid […]