Missouri has no annual cap under the S.B. 53 (2010). Here's what families and operators need to know.
No annual cap · S.B. 53 (2010)Updated April 2026S.B. 53 (2010)
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Missouri Medicaid (MO HealthNet) covers ABA therapy for children under 21 with an autism diagnosis through EPSDT.
Missouri's mandate has no annual dollar cap and no age limit. The state's diverse provider landscape spans the Kansas City and St. Louis metro areas with growing telehealth options in rural regions.
Yes. Missouri's S.B. 53 (2010) requires fully-insured plans to cover ABA therapy for individuals with autism with no annual dollar cap and no age limit.
Yes. MO HealthNet covers ABA therapy for children under 21 through EPSDT. Families should contact their managed care plan for provider networks and authorization requirements.
ABA providers are concentrated in the Kansas City and St. Louis metro areas. Springfield and Columbia also have growing provider networks. Rural Missouri relies more heavily on telehealth ABA services.
Higglo works with ABA providers across Missouri on marketing, intake, and growth. Talk to our team about your program.
