03/10/2026
Nearly 1,000 children in Arizona just lost access to their ABA therapy after Medicaid insurance plans canceled contracts with two of the state's largest providers. Families who relied on those services are now scrambling to find new care for their kids.
Situations like this are scary, but they also highlight something important: families need to understand their insurance coverage before problems happen.
If your child receives ABA therapy, here are a few things worth checking on your policy:
-Is your provider in-network with your insurance plan?
-Does your plan require pre-authorization for ABA services?
-Are there annual limits or coverage restrictions for autism therapy?
-What happens if your provider's contract with insurance changes?
Insurance changes happen more often than families realize, and when they do, it can impact access to therapy quickly.
At Gradual Behavioral Health, we help families navigate insurance from the start — verifying benefits, staying up to date with policy changes, and making sure families understand what their coverage actually includes so there are no surprises when it comes to care.
Families shouldn't have to fight insurance companies just to get their child the therapy they need. If you have questions about your ABA coverage, reach out — we'll help you figure it out.
