Mississippi caps ABA coverage at $36,000 per year under the H.B. 1274 (2015). Here's what families and operators need to know.
$36,000 per year · H.B. 1274 (2015)Updated April 2026H.B. 1274 (2015)
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Mississippi Medicaid covers ABA therapy for children under 21 with an autism diagnosis through EPSDT.
Mississippi mandates ABA coverage with a $36,000 annual cap through age 18. The state's lower cost of living means the cap stretches further than in higher-cost states.
Mississippi caps ABA insurance coverage at $36,000 per year through age 18 for individuals with autism on fully-insured commercial plans.
Yes. Mississippi Medicaid covers ABA therapy for children under 21 through EPSDT. Families should contact the Division of Medicaid for provider information and authorization requirements.
At Mississippi's lower ABA rates, $36,000 covers approximately 18-25 hours per week. The state's affordable cost of living means families get more therapy hours per cap dollar than in higher-cost states.
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