Insurance Guide · Texas (TX)
ABA Therapy Insurance in Texas
Annual Cap
No annual cap
Age Limit
No age limit
Plan Types
Individual and group fully-insured plans
Texas Mandate Details
Mandate Law
S.B. 1484 (2007)
Year Enacted
2007
Medicaid Coverage in Texas
Texas Medicaid covers ABA therapy for children under 21 with an autism diagnosis through EPSDT.
What to Know About ABA Coverage in Texas
Texas has no annual dollar cap and no age limit, making it one of the strongest mandates in the country. The state's large and diverse metro areas support extensive ABA provider networks.
Frequently Asked Questions
Does Texas require insurance to cover ABA therapy?
Yes. Texas S.B. 1484 (2007) requires fully-insured plans to cover ABA therapy for individuals with autism with no annual dollar cap and no age limit.
Does Texas Medicaid cover ABA therapy?
Yes. Texas Medicaid covers ABA therapy for children under 21 through EPSDT. Texas has multiple Medicaid managed care organizations that coordinate ABA services across the state.
How is ABA provider availability in Texas?
Houston, Dallas-Fort Worth, Austin, and San Antonio have extensive ABA provider networks. Rural Texas has fewer providers, but the state's large market continues to attract new ABA companies and telehealth is expanding.
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