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Does Medicaid Cover ABA Therapy in Nevada?

Published April 8, 2026

Yes — Nevada Medicaid covers ABA therapy for children and teens under 21 with an autism diagnosis. Nevada delivers Medicaid services through managed care organizations, with the Las Vegas metro having the largest concentration of ABA providers in the state. Here's how to access coverage.

Key takeaways

  • Nevada Medicaid covers ABA for all children under 21 with autism
  • Delivered through managed care plans — Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield, Health Plan of Nevada, and Molina
  • Nevada's commercial insurance mandate covers children through age 14
  • Las Vegas (Clark County) has the largest ABA provider network in Nevada
  • Adults may access services through the Medicaid waiver program for developmental disabilities

Nevada Medicaid managed care plans

Nevada Medicaid enrollees in Clark and Washoe counties receive services through managed care organizations. The major plans include:

Residents in rural Nevada counties are served through fee-for-service Medicaid rather than managed care plans.

Nevada's autism insurance mandate

Nevada law (NRS 689A) requires fully-insured commercial health plans to cover ABA therapy for individuals with autism through age 14. Coverage must include assessment and treatment. Families with children on private insurance should contact their insurer to initiate an ABA referral.

How to access ABA through Nevada Medicaid

  1. Confirm your Nevada Medicaid plan at dwss.nv.gov or call 1-800-992-0900.
  2. Get an autism diagnosis from a licensed psychologist, physician, or psychiatrist.
  3. Contact your managed care plan 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.

Nevada resources

Find Nevada ABA providers that accept Medicaid

FindABA lists ABA providers across Nevada showing accepted plans including Nevada Medicaid, Anthem, Health Plan of Nevada, and Molina.

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