Colorado has no annual cap under the S.B. 14-212 (2014). Here's what families and operators need to know.
No annual cap · S.B. 14-212 (2014)Updated April 2026S.B. 14-212 (2014)
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Colorado Medicaid (Health First Colorado) covers ABA therapy for children under 21 with an autism diagnosis through EPSDT.
Colorado's mandate has no annual dollar cap and no age limit. The law requires coverage for the diagnosis and treatment of autism spectrum disorder, including ABA, across all fully-insured plans.
Yes. Colorado's S.B. 14-212 (2014) mandates that fully-insured commercial plans cover ABA therapy for autism with no annual dollar cap and no age limit.
Yes. Health First Colorado covers ABA therapy for children under 21 with an autism diagnosis through EPSDT. Families should contact their regional organization for provider information.
Colorado's Front Range (Denver, Colorado Springs, Boulder) has strong provider availability. Rural areas and the Western Slope have fewer providers, though telehealth has expanded access significantly.
Higglo works with ABA providers across Colorado on marketing, intake, and growth. Talk to our team about your program.
