Utah has no annual cap under the H.B. 252 (2014). Here's what families and operators need to know.
No annual cap · H.B. 252 (2014)Updated April 2026H.B. 252 (2014)
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Utah Medicaid covers ABA therapy for children under 21 with an autism diagnosis through EPSDT.
Utah's mandate has no annual dollar cap and no age limit. The Wasatch Front (Salt Lake City, Provo, Ogden) has a strong ABA provider market.
Yes. Utah's H.B. 252 (2014) requires fully-insured plans to cover ABA therapy for individuals with autism with no annual dollar cap and no age limit.
Yes. Utah Medicaid covers ABA therapy for children under 21 through EPSDT. Families should contact their Medicaid managed care plan for provider networks and authorization.
ABA providers are concentrated along the Wasatch Front (Salt Lake City, Provo, Ogden). St. George and Logan also have providers. Rural Utah relies more on telehealth ABA services.
Higglo works with ABA providers across Utah on marketing, intake, and growth. Talk to our team about your program.
