Families in Fort Worth typically see hourly rates of $105–$165/hr. Here's how that compares nationally, what insurance covers in Texas, and what to expect locally.
$105–$165/hr · Near national averageUpdated April 2026No annual cap
No age limit
Texas Medicaid covers ABA through STAR Health and STAR Kids programs for eligible children.
Fort Worth, as part of the DFW metroplex, benefits from Texas's highly favorable insurance landscape for ABA families. Rates are slightly lower than Dallas proper, making it one of the more cost-effective options in a major metro area. The western Tarrant County suburbs are seeing rapid ABA provider growth driven by population expansion.
ABA therapy in Fort Worth costs $105–$165 per hour, near or slightly below the national average. For 20 hours per week, monthly costs run $8,500–$13,500 without insurance. Texas's uncapped insurance mandate means commercially insured families pay only their plan's copay.
Yes. Texas law requires fully-insured commercial plans to cover ABA with no annual dollar cap and no age limit. This is one of the most family-friendly ABA insurance mandates in the US, and it applies to Fort Worth and all Texas cities equally.
Fort Worth rates ($105–$165/hr) are slightly lower than Dallas ($110–$170/hr), reflecting a modestly lower cost of living. Both cities operate under the same Texas insurance mandate. Families in the suburbs between the two cities (Grand Prairie, Arlington, Irving) generally see rates in between.
Yes. Texas Medicaid covers ABA in Fort Worth through the STAR Kids and STAR Health programs. Tarrant County families can access services through Medicaid managed care plans including BCBS of Texas, Molina Healthcare, and UnitedHealthcare Community Plan.
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