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Does Medicaid Cover ABA Therapy in Idaho?

Published April 8, 2026

Yes — Idaho Medicaid covers ABA therapy for children and teens under 21 with an autism diagnosis. Idaho delivers Medicaid services through managed care organizations in the Treasure Valley and fee-for-service in rural areas. Boise has the largest ABA provider concentration. Here's how to access coverage.

Key takeaways

  • Idaho Medicaid covers ABA for all children under 21 with autism
  • Managed care plans include Molina Healthcare and SelectHealth
  • Idaho's commercial insurance mandate covers children through age 15
  • Boise and the Treasure Valley have the largest ABA provider network
  • Adults may access services through the Idaho HCBS DD Waiver

Idaho Medicaid managed care plans

Idaho Medicaid enrollees in managed care regions receive services through:

Enrollees in rural areas are served through fee-for-service Idaho Medicaid. Contact the Idaho Medicaid helpline to confirm your coverage type.

Idaho's autism insurance mandate

Idaho law requires fully-insured commercial health plans to cover ABA therapy for children with autism through age 15. Coverage includes diagnosis, assessment, and treatment. Families with older children on private insurance should check their specific plan for available behavioral health benefits.

How to access ABA through Idaho Medicaid

  1. Confirm your Idaho Medicaid plan at healthandwelfare.idaho.gov/medicaid or call 1-800-926-2588.
  2. Get an autism diagnosis from a licensed professional.
  3. Contact your plan or regional Medicaid office for in-network ABA providers, or search FindABA.
  4. Complete prior authorization — typically 7–14 days for approval.
  5. Services begin at no cost to you.

Idaho resources

Find Idaho ABA providers that accept Medicaid

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