Georgia caps ABA coverage at $35,000 per year (under 21) under the Ava's Law, H.B. 429 (2015). Here's what families and operators need to know.
$35,000 per year (under 21) · Ava's Law, H.B. 429 (2015)Updated April 2026Ava's Law, H.B. 429 (2015)
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Georgia Medicaid covers ABA therapy for children under 21 with an autism diagnosis through EPSDT.
Known as Ava's Law, Georgia's mandate caps annual coverage at $35,000 for individuals under 21. The cap can be limiting for intensive ABA programs, particularly in the Atlanta metro area where rates are higher.
Georgia's Ava's Law caps ABA coverage at $35,000 per year for individuals under 21 with autism on fully-insured commercial plans.
Yes. Georgia Medicaid covers ABA therapy for children under 21 through EPSDT. Families should contact their Care Management Organization (CMO) for provider networks and authorization.
For part-time ABA programs (10-15 hours/week), the cap is often sufficient. Intensive programs (25-40 hours/week) in the Atlanta metro area may exceed the cap mid-year, requiring families to explore Medicaid or other funding sources.
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