Insurance Coverage Guide

ABA Therapy Providers Accepting Medicaid in Colorado

Colorado Medicaid, branded as Health First Colorado, covers ABA therapy for children and adults diagnosed with autism spectrum disorder. Colorado was an early adopter of ABA coverage mandates, and Medicaid has required coverage since the state's autism insurance reform. There is no annual dollar cap on ABA services under Medicaid, and the benefit applies to both clinic-based and in-home delivery. Families must obtain a qualifying autism diagnosis from a licensed provider, and the treating BCBA must be credentialed with Health First Colorado. Prior authorization is required before services begin.

Typical Authorization Timeline

10 to 30 business days after a complete request is submitted

Annual Re-Authorization

Required annually in most cases

Medicaid in Colorado is administered through managed care organizations (MCOs) such as Aetna Better Health, Colorado Access, Friday Health Plans, and others. Your specific MCO determines the authorization process and which providers are in-network. Check your Medicaid card for your MCO name.

Providers Currently Accepting Medicaid

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Action Behavior Centers

Denver, COAccepting new clients

Leading center-based ABA provider with evidence-based 1:1 therapy for children ages 18 months to 8 years across multiple Colorado locations.

Top RatedAccepting new clientsBCBA Supervised
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95

Signal Autism

Denver, COAccepting new clients

In-home ABA therapy across Colorado's Front Range, built by experienced therapists who specialize in the toughest cases and hire the best RBTs in the business.

Top RatedAccepting new clientsMedicaid Friendly
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Behavioral Innovations

Arvada, COAccepting new clients

Established ABA provider with over 25 years of experience and 8 center-based locations across the Denver metro and Boulder areas.

Top RatedAccepting new clientsBCBA Supervised
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Autism Learning Partners

Denver, COAccepting new clients

Large national ABA provider offering comprehensive and focused therapy services at their Denver center and through home-based programs.

Top RatedTelehealth availableBCBA Supervised
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BlueSprig

Centennial, COAccepting new clients

Multi-modality ABA provider offering center-based, in-home, and school-based therapy with 90% of children showing meaningful improvement.

Accepting new clientsTelehealth availableBCBA Supervised
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85

Family Support Center

Colorado Springs, COAccepting new clients

Premier multidisciplinary autism center in Colorado Springs providing ABA therapy, diagnostic services, and family support since 2012.

Accepting new clientsBCBA SupervisedFamily Centered
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Colorado ABA Therapy

Denver, COAccepting new clients

Local provider focused on the Greater Denver Metro area offering behavioral treatment for children with autism and other behavioral disorders.

Accepting new clientsBCBA Supervised
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Achieving Stars Therapy

Denver, COAccepting new clients

Trauma-informed, play-based in-home ABA therapy serving families across Denver, Colorado Springs, Aurora, Fort Collins, and Boulder.

Medicaid FriendlyTelehealth availableBCBA Supervised
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ABA Services of Colorado

Centennial, COWaitlist

Centennial-based clinic providing intentional ABA therapy for individuals with autism and neurodevelopmental conditions since 2011.

BCBA Supervised
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Precious Care ABA

Denver, COAccepting new clients

Denver-based ABA therapy provider founded in 2024 with a mission to empower individuals with autism through compassionate care.

Accepting new clientsMedicaid FriendlyBCBA Supervised
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BehaviorSpan

Denver, COAccepting new clients

Denver and Aurora-based ABA therapy provider accepting Medicaid, focused on accessible care for underserved communities.

Medicaid FriendlyBCBA Supervised

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Insurance coverage details shown here are based on publicly available information and Colorado state law requirements as of the date of last review. Coverage rules, prior authorization requirements, and network status change frequently. Always verify current coverage and in-network status directly with your insurance plan and your prospective ABA provider before beginning services.