Demand report · Rhode Island (RI)

ABA therapy waitlist in Rhode Island.

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Rhode Island has 35.8 BCBAs per 100K residents with an estimated wait of 1–3 months.

35.8 BCBAs per 100K · Well-servedUpdated April 2026

Local access

RI access at a glance.

BCBAs per 100K35.8Certified behavior analysts per 100,000 residents.

Estimated wait1–3 monthsTypical time from insurance auth to first session.

Access levelWell-servedRelative to national ABA provider density.

Rural & regional

Access outside the metros.

As the smallest state, geographic access is generally not a barrier. Providers are distributed throughout the state.

Key context

What to know about ABA in Rhode Island.

Rhode Island has strong BCBA density at 35.8 per 100K. The state mandates ABA insurance coverage. RI Medicaid covers ABA for children with autism through managed care plans.

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