Does Medicaid Cover ABA Therapy in Minnesota?
Published April 8, 2026
Yes — Minnesota Medical Assistance (Medicaid) covers ABA therapy for children with autism. Minnesota has a unique and important benefit called EIDBI (Early Intensive Developmental and Behavioral Intervention) that covers ABA and related therapies for individuals under 21 — and in some cases beyond. Here's how it works.
Key takeaways
- Minnesota covers ABA through EIDBI — a dedicated Medicaid benefit for autism and related conditions
- EIDBI covers individuals under 21, and some services continue beyond 21 for those enrolled before age 21
- Delivered through managed care plans — UCare, HealthPartners, Medica, Blue Cross, and others
- Minneapolis-Saint Paul metro has a large and growing ABA provider network
- Minnesota also has a commercial insurance autism mandate
What is EIDBI?
Early Intensive Developmental and Behavioral Intervention (EIDBI) is a Minnesota Medicaid benefit specifically designed for individuals with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) and related conditions such as developmental disabilities. EIDBI covers a range of services including ABA therapy, developmental therapy, and family training.
EIDBI is available to individuals under age 21 who have Medical Assistance and a qualifying diagnosis. Services are delivered in home, clinic, school, and community settings.
Minnesota Medicaid managed care plans
Minnesota Medical Assistance is largely delivered through managed care organizations. Major plans that cover EIDBI/ABA include:
- UCare — large MA plan in the Twin Cities metro
- HealthPartners — statewide coverage
- Medica — statewide
- Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Minnesota (BCBS) — statewide
- Hennepin Health — Hennepin County residents
How to access EIDBI/ABA through Minnesota Medicaid
- Confirm Medical Assistance enrollment at mn.gov/dhs or call the MA helpline at 1-800-657-3739.
- Get a qualifying diagnosis — ASD diagnosis from a licensed professional.
- Find an EIDBI-enrolled provider. Use FindABA to search Minnesota providers or ask your managed care plan for their EIDBI provider list.
- Comprehensive Multi-disciplinary Evaluation (CME). An EIDBI provider conducts an evaluation to determine the level of care needed.
- Treatment plan and authorization. Services begin once the plan is approved.
Minnesota resources
- MN DHS EIDBI: mn.gov/dhs/eidbi
- MN Autism Council: mn.gov/autism
- Autism Society of Minnesota: ausm.org
- MA helpline: 1-800-657-3739
Find Minnesota ABA providers that accept Medicaid
FindABA lists ABA providers across Minnesota showing accepted plans including EIDBI, UCare, HealthPartners, and Medica.
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