Insurance Guide · Alaska (AK)
ABA Therapy Insurance in Alaska
Annual Cap
No annual cap
Age Limit
No age limit
Plan Types
Individual and group fully-insured plans
Alaska Mandate Details
Mandate Law
H.B. 79 (2014)
Year Enacted
2014
Medicaid Coverage in Alaska
Alaska Medicaid covers ABA therapy for children under 21 with an autism diagnosis through EPSDT.
What to Know About ABA Coverage in Alaska
Alaska's mandate has no annual dollar cap and no age limit, making it one of the more comprehensive mandates. Coverage applies to all fully-insured plans in the state.
Frequently Asked Questions
Does Alaska require insurance to cover ABA therapy?
Yes. Alaska's H.B. 79, enacted in 2014, requires fully-insured commercial plans to cover ABA therapy for individuals with autism. There is no annual dollar cap and no age limit.
Does Alaska Medicaid cover ABA therapy?
Yes. Alaska Medicaid covers ABA therapy for children under 21 through EPSDT. Families should contact their Medicaid office for provider availability and prior authorization requirements.
Are there waitlists for ABA therapy in Alaska?
Due to Alaska's rural geography and limited provider supply, waitlists for ABA services can be significant, especially outside Anchorage. Telehealth ABA services have expanded access in remote areas.
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