ABA Therapy & Insurance Coverage

ABA Therapy Covered by Aetna

Behavior Frontiers is in-network with Aetna in select regions. We handle the insurance process so you can focus on your child.

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Does Aetna cover ABA therapy?

Yes, Aetna covers ABA therapy for children diagnosed with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) when services are considered medically necessary. As one of the largest commercial insurers in the country, Aetna includes ABA therapy as a behavioral health benefit across most of its commercial plans – and Behavior Frontiers works directly with Aetna as an in-network provider in select locations.

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Being in-network means lower out-of-pocket costs, direct billing, and no reimbursement paperwork for your family. Our intake team will conduct a courtesy benefits check as the first step in our intake process, before your child's first session, so there are no surprises.

What Aetna Typically Covers

Coverage varies by plan, but most Aetna commercial plans include:

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Aetna requires a formal ASD diagnosis and a BCBA-developed treatment plan before authorizing services. We manage all of that on your behalf.
ABA assessment, also known as Functional Behavioral Assessment (FBA)
One-on-one therapy sessions with a dedicated Behavior Technician
BCBA-supervised treatment planning and oversight
Caregiver training integrated into the therapy plan
Progress reviews and ongoing goal updates
Prior authorization management (handled by our team)

Aetna requires a formal ASD diagnosis and a BCBA-developed treatment plan before authorizing services. We manage all of that on your behalf.

How to Use Your Aetna Benefits at Behavior Frontiers

Reach out to us!

One of our intake specialists will walk you throughout theentire process

We'll conduct a courtesy Aetna benefits check

- at no cost, beforeanything begins

Your child is assessed

a BCBA conducts an evaluation and builds a personalized plan

We handle authorizations and billing

directly with Aetna, so you don'thave to

Aetna Coverage Varies by Region

Behavior Frontiers is currently contracted with Aetna in California, Colorado,Georgia, Massachusetts, Maryland, Michigan, Missouri, Pennsylvania, Texas,Virginia, and Washington. In-network status varies by location and plan type, andcontracts can change – so we recommend contacting us to verify your specificcoverage and we’ll walk you through every step.

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