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Does Medicaid Cover ABA Therapy in New Hampshire?

Published April 8, 2026

Yes — New Hampshire Medicaid covers ABA therapy for children and teens under 21 with an autism diagnosis. New Hampshire delivers Medicaid through managed care and fee-for-service models, and families in Manchester and Concord have the most ABA provider options. Here's what you need to know.

Key takeaways

  • NH Medicaid covers ABA for all children under 21 with autism
  • NH Medicaid uses managed care plans including Wellsense (BMC HealthNet) and Ambetter
  • New Hampshire's commercial insurance mandate covers children through age 21
  • Manchester and Concord have the largest ABA provider networks in NH
  • Adults may access services through the NH HCBS waiver programs

New Hampshire Medicaid managed care plans

New Hampshire Medicaid (NH Medicaid Care Management) delivers services through managed care organizations:

New Hampshire's autism insurance mandate

New Hampshire law (RSA 417-E:2) requires fully-insured commercial health plans to cover ABA therapy for individuals with autism through age 21. This is one of the higher age caps in New England. Coverage must include diagnosis, assessment, and behavioral health treatment.

How to access ABA through New Hampshire Medicaid

  1. Confirm your NH Medicaid plan at dhhs.nh.gov/programs-services/medicaid or call 1-888-901-4999.
  2. Get an autism diagnosis from a licensed professional.
  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.

New Hampshire resources

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