Families in Columbus typically see hourly rates of $105–$170/hr. Here's how that compares nationally, what insurance covers in Ohio, and what to expect locally.
$105–$170/hr · Near national averageUpdated April 2026No annual cap
No age limit
Ohio Medicaid covers ABA through the PASSPORT and Individual Options (IO) Waiver programs.
Columbus is a mid-tier ABA market with favorable insurance coverage — Ohio has no annual dollar cap and no age limit on ABA benefits, one of the more family-friendly mandates in the Midwest. Columbus's university environment has contributed to a robust BCBA pipeline, and access to in-network providers is generally good compared to other Ohio cities.
ABA therapy in Columbus costs $105–$170 per hour, near the national average. For 20 hours per week, monthly costs run $8,500–$14,000 without insurance. Ohio has no annual dollar cap on commercial ABA insurance coverage.
Yes. Ohio law (ORC § 3923.282) requires commercial insurers to cover ABA therapy with no annual dollar cap and no age limit. This puts Ohio in the same tier as California and Texas for insurance friendliness, though Ohio's overall rates are lower.
Ohio Medicaid covers ABA through the PASSPORT and Individual Options (IO) Waiver programs for eligible children. Families typically access these programs through their county board of developmental disabilities (DD). Wait times for waiver slots can vary significantly by county.
Yes, Columbus has strong ABA access relative to other Midwest cities. The presence of Ohio State University supports a consistent supply of BCBAs in training. Both center-based and in-home ABA providers are widely available, and most major commercial insurers have in-network ABA providers in the area.
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