Demand report · Washington (WA)

ABA therapy waitlist in Washington.

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Washington has 24.2 BCBAs per 100K residents with an estimated wait of 6–9 months.

24.2 BCBAs per 100K · ModerateUpdated April 2026

Local access

WA access at a glance.

BCBAs per 100K24.2Certified behavior analysts per 100,000 residents.

Estimated wait6–9 monthsTypical time from insurance auth to first session.

Access levelModerateRelative to national ABA provider density.

Rural & regional

Access outside the metros.

Good access in Seattle-Tacoma metro and Spokane. Eastern Washington and rural areas have limited providers.

Key context

What to know about ABA in Washington.

Washington has moderate ABA access with most providers in the Puget Sound region. The state mandates ABA insurance coverage with no annual cap. Apple Health (Medicaid) covers ABA for children with autism.

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