ABA Therapy in California
Find ABA therapy providers across 45 cities in California. Compare waitlist times, insurance plans, and neurodiversity-affirming practices.
Does Medicaid cover ABA therapy in California?
California Medicaid covers ABA therapy for eligible children under 21. Learn about managed care plans, prior authorization, and how to access services.
California Medicaid ABA coverage guide →ABA Therapy in California: What Families Should Know
Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) therapy is the most evidence-based intervention for autism spectrum disorder (ASD). In California, ABA therapy is covered by Medicaid and required under state insurance mandates for most private health plans. Providers offer clinic-based, home-based, and school-based services, typically 10–40 hours per week depending on a child's age and clinical needs.
Insurance coverage
California requires most private insurance plans to cover ABA therapy for autism. Medicaid covers ABA for children under 21 at no cost to eligible families.
Hours per week
A BCBA determines the appropriate hours based on clinical assessment — typically 10–20 hours for focused programs and 25–40 hours for early intensive intervention.
Getting started
Start with an autism diagnosis, then contact your insurance plan for in-network ABA providers in California. Most providers handle prior authorization.