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Does Medicaid Cover ABA Therapy in West Virginia?

Published April 8, 2026

Yes — West Virginia Medicaid covers ABA therapy for children and teens under 21 with an autism diagnosis. West Virginia delivers Medicaid through managed care organizations, with Charleston and Huntington having the most ABA provider options. Here's how families can access coverage.

Key takeaways

  • WV Medicaid covers ABA for all children under 21 with autism
  • Managed care plans include Aetna Better Health, UNICARE (Anthem), UnitedHealthcare, and WV Family Health
  • West Virginia's commercial insurance mandate covers children through age 18
  • Charleston and Huntington have the largest ABA provider networks in WV
  • Adults may access services through the WV HCBS Intellectual/Developmental Disabilities Waiver

West Virginia Medicaid managed care plans

West Virginia Medicaid delivers services through managed care organizations. The plans covering ABA therapy include:

West Virginia's autism insurance mandate

West Virginia law (WV Code § 33-15-4w) requires fully-insured commercial health plans to cover ABA therapy for children with autism through age 18. Coverage includes diagnosis, assessment, and treatment services.

How to access ABA through West Virginia Medicaid

  1. Confirm your WV Medicaid plan at dhhr.wv.gov/bms or call 1-888-483-0797.
  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.

West Virginia resources

Find West Virginia ABA providers that accept Medicaid

FindABA lists ABA providers across West Virginia showing accepted plans including WV Medicaid, Aetna Better Health, UNICARE, and UnitedHealthcare.

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