11 articles
ABA therapy billing red flags are in the news after new CMS guidance and four federal audits. Here's what auditors actually found, and what a parent can check without an accountant.
Aug 17, 2026 · 6 min read
Does Medicaid cover ABA therapy in Washington? Yes, through Apple Health, but only after a Center of Excellence evaluation. Here are the four steps, in order.
Aug 17, 2026 · 5 min read
Real hourly rates, weekly and annual totals, and the actual math behind private-pay, in-network, and Apple Health (Medicaid) ABA therapy costs for Washington families.
Aug 14, 2026 · 7 min read
A practical ABA insurance process from benefits verification through authorization, first sessions, and renewal—plus the questions to ask when a step stalls.
Nov 5, 2025 · 5 min read
Why insurance needs an autism diagnosis before ABA, what the report must include, how to shorten WA waitlists, and what to do while you wait.
Oct 31, 2024 · 4 min read
ABA insurance claim denied in Washington? Save the letter, check the deadline, build a record, appeal, and request an external review when eligible.
Oct 28, 2024 · 6 min read
Plain-English ABA insurance terms: deductible, copay, coinsurance, out-of-pocket maximum, EOB, prior authorization, and reauthorization.
Oct 29, 2024 · 4 min read
Washington autism financial help: private insurance, DDA, SSI, Apple Health, ABLE accounts, and grants like Ben's Fund.
Feb 17, 2024 · 2 min read
Keep ABA insurance info current: what to send when a plan changes, birthday-rule exceptions after divorce, and why a same-carrier swap still breaks claims.
Jul 17, 2024 · 5 min read
How ABA deductibles, coinsurance, and 2026 HSA limits work, why January bills spike, and a calendar so services do not stall.
Nov 14, 2024 · 5 min read
A parent-friendly ABA insurance comparison worksheet: network, authorization rules, total costs, transition-of-care questions, and a call script for open enrollment.
Jul 17, 2024 · 3 min read
