Does Medicaid Cover ABA Therapy in Oklahoma?

Published April 8, 2026

Yes — SoonerCare (Oklahoma Medicaid) covers ABA therapy for children and teens under 21 with an autism diagnosis. Oklahoma's Medicaid program uses a combination of managed care and fee-for-service delivery, and Oklahoma City and Tulsa have a growing concentration of ABA providers. Here's how to access coverage.

SoonerCare managed care plans

Oklahoma transitioned to a managed care model (SoonerSelect) in 2023. The plans covering ABA therapy include:

• Aetna Better Health of Oklahoma — statewide
• Humana Healthy Horizons of Oklahoma — statewide
• UnitedHealthcare Community Plan of Oklahoma — statewide
• Oklahoma Complete Health (Centene) — statewide

Commercial insurance in Oklahoma

Oklahoma does not currently have a state law mandating that commercial health insurers cover ABA therapy for autism. Families with private insurance should check their specific plan's behavioral health benefits. Some employer plans may voluntarily cover ABA, and federal mental health parity laws require that behavioral health coverage be comparable to medical coverage.

How to access ABA through SoonerCare

1. Confirm your SoonerCare plan at oklahoma.gov/ohca or call 1-800-987-7767.
2. Get an autism diagnosis from a licensed professional.
3. Contact your SoonerSelect 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.

Oklahoma resources

• SoonerCare (OHCA): oklahoma.gov/ohca
• OK DD Waiver: oklahoma.gov/okdhs/disability
• Autism Oklahoma: autismoklahoma.org
• SoonerCare helpline: 1-800-987-7767