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Insurance Guide · North Dakota (ND)

ABA Therapy Insurance in North Dakota

No Annual Cap · S.B. 2256 (2013)

Annual Cap

No annual cap

Age Limit

No age limit

Plan Types

Individual and group fully-insured plans

North Dakota Mandate Details

Mandate Law

S.B. 2256 (2013)

Year Enacted

2013

Medicaid Coverage in North Dakota

North Dakota Medicaid covers ABA therapy for children under 21 with an autism diagnosis through EPSDT.

What to Know About ABA Coverage in North Dakota

North Dakota's mandate has no annual dollar cap and no age limit. Provider access can be limited in rural areas, but the strong mandate ensures comprehensive financial coverage.

Frequently Asked Questions

Does North Dakota require insurance to cover ABA therapy?

Yes. North Dakota's S.B. 2256 (2013) requires fully-insured plans to cover ABA therapy for individuals with autism with no annual dollar cap and no age limit.

Does North Dakota Medicaid cover ABA therapy?

Yes. North Dakota Medicaid covers ABA therapy for children under 21 through EPSDT. Families should contact the Department of Human Services for provider information.

Is ABA therapy accessible in rural North Dakota?

Fargo, Bismarck, and Grand Forks have the strongest ABA provider availability. Rural areas rely on telehealth ABA services, which have expanded significantly in recent years.

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