Does Molina Healthcare Cover ABA Therapy?
Published April 8, 2026
Yes — Molina Healthcare covers ABA therapy for children with autism on Medicaid and Marketplace plans in the states where it operates. Molina is one of the largest Medicaid managed care organizations in the US, serving millions of low-income families. Here's how ABA coverage works through Molina.
Key takeaways
- Molina operates Medicaid managed care in 18+ states — ABA is covered for children under 21
- Molina also offers Marketplace (ACA exchange) plans in some states
- Prior authorization is required — reviewed within 7–14 days
- Molina's behavioral health team handles ABA authorizations
- Coverage and plan details vary by state — check your specific Molina plan
States where Molina operates Medicaid plans
Molina Healthcare operates Medicaid managed care plans in many states. In each state, Molina covers ABA therapy for Medicaid-eligible children under 21 with an autism diagnosis. Key states include:
- California, Florida, Illinois, Michigan, Ohio, Texas, Washington
- Arizona, Colorado, Idaho, Iowa, Kentucky, Louisiana, Mississippi
- Nebraska, Nevada, New Mexico, New York, Virginia, Wisconsin
How Molina ABA coverage works
Molina classifies ABA therapy as a covered behavioral health benefit for members with autism spectrum disorder. Coverage requires:
- A current autism diagnosis from a licensed professional
- ABA services supervised by a Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA)
- An individualized treatment plan
- Prior authorization before starting services
- Periodic re-authorization with updated progress data
How to get ABA authorized through Molina
- Verify your Molina coverage by calling the member services number on your Molina card or logging into MolinaHealthcare.com.
- Get an autism diagnosis from a licensed professional.
- Find a Molina in-network ABA provider using FindABA or Molina's provider directory.
- Your provider submits prior authorization to Molina's behavioral health team — reviewed within 7–14 days.
- Services begin once authorization is confirmed.
Molina resources
- Molina member portal: molinahealthcare.com
- Molina member services: Call the number on your insurance card
- Molina provider directory: Available at molinahealthcare.com
Find ABA providers that accept Molina
FindABA lets you search for ABA therapy providers by insurance — including Molina Medicaid and Molina Marketplace plans across all states where Molina operates.
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