ABA Therapy Covered by Cigna
Yes. Cigna covers ABA therapy for children diagnosed with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) when services are considered medically necessary. Cigna behavioral health benefits – including ABA therapy – are typically administered through Evernorth Behavioral Health, Cigna's behavioral health division. You may see Evernorth listed on your insurance card or in your benefit documents – it's the same coverage.
Being in-network means lower out-of-pocket costs, direct billing, and no reimbursement paperwork for your family. Our intake team verifies your benefits as the first step in our process, before your child's first session, so there are no surprises.
Coverage varies by plan, but most Cigna commercial plans include:
- ABA assessment, also known as a Functional Behavior 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)
Most plans require a formal ASD diagnosis and a BCBA-developed treatment plan before authorizing services. We manage all of that on your behalf.
Cigna vs. Evernorth: What's the Difference?
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We handle authorizations and billing
Behavior Frontiers is currently contracted with Cigna / Evernorth in California, Colorado, Georgia, Massachusetts, Maryland, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, Pennsylvania, Texas, Virginia, and Washington. In-network status varies by plan type, and contracts can change – so we recommend contacting us to check for your specific coverage. We'll walk you through every step.
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People Also Ask
Yes! Cigna covers ABA therapy for children diagnosed with ASD when services are deemed medically necessary.
Yes. Evernorth is Cigna's behavioral health division and administers ABA therapy benefits on Cigna's behalf. Both names may appear on your plan documents.
Yes all of our locations. Contact us and we'll check your specific Cigna or Evernorth plan at no cost.
Yes, in most cases. Our team handles all prior authorization directly with Cigna/Evernorth on your behalf.
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