Demand report · New York (NY)

ABA therapy waitlist in New York.

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New York has 25.8 BCBAs per 100K residents with an estimated wait of 3–6 months.

25.8 BCBAs per 100K · Above averageUpdated April 2026

Local access

NY access at a glance.

BCBAs per 100K25.8Certified behavior analysts per 100,000 residents.

Estimated wait3–6 monthsTypical time from insurance auth to first session.

Access levelAbove averageRelative to national ABA provider density.

Rural & regional

Access outside the metros.

Excellent access in NYC metro and strong in Albany, Buffalo, and Syracuse. Rural upstate New York and the Adirondacks have limited providers.

Key context

What to know about ABA in New York.

New York has above-average BCBA density with strong concentration in the NYC metro. The state mandates ABA insurance coverage with no annual cap. NY Medicaid covers ABA through managed care plans.

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