New Jersey has no annual cap under the S. 1651 (2009). Here's what families and operators need to know.
No annual cap · S. 1651 (2009)Updated April 2026S. 1651 (2009)
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NJ FamilyCare (Medicaid) covers ABA therapy for children under 21 with an autism diagnosis through EPSDT.
New Jersey has no annual dollar cap and no age limit. The state has one of the highest rates of autism diagnosis in the country and a correspondingly robust ABA provider network.
Yes. New Jersey's S. 1651 (2009) requires fully-insured plans to cover ABA therapy for individuals with autism with no annual dollar cap and no age limit.
Yes. NJ FamilyCare (Medicaid) covers ABA therapy for children under 21 through EPSDT. New Jersey has established ABA provider networks through its Medicaid managed care organizations.
New Jersey has one of the highest rates of autism diagnosis in the nation, driving strong demand for ABA services. Combined with the uncapped mandate and proximity to the NYC metro, the state supports a large and competitive ABA provider market.
Higglo works with ABA providers across New Jersey on marketing, intake, and growth. Talk to our team about your program.
