Does Orchid Academy accept Molina Healthcare for ABA therapy?

Yes. Molina Healthcare is on Orchid's confirmed accepted carrier list. Intake checks the particular Molina product, provider network, care setting, and any required approval before services begin.

Is Molina the same as Washington Apple Health?

Apple Health is Washington's Medicaid program. Molina offers an Apple Health managed care plan, as well as other products. Tell intake the specific plan you have so the correct coverage rules are checked.

Do I need a Center of Excellence evaluation for Molina Apple Health?

For children and young adults age 20 or younger, Apple Health requires an evaluation and ABA order from an approved Center of Excellence provider. Ask Molina or intake how that requirement applies to your existing evaluation.

Can I ask about Molina ABA in Wenatchee or Issaquah?

Yes. Orchid has an academy in East Wenatchee serving Wenatchee-area families and two academies in Issaquah. Ask intake to verify the Molina plan and setting you want. This page does not offer an in-home Wenatchee program.

Will Medicaid pay for ABA therapy in Washington?

Yes, for Apple Health clients who qualify. Eligibility starts with an evaluation and an ABA prescription from an approved provider, and the ABA provider then requests prior authorization for the treatment plan. Molina members go through Molina's network and authorization process for these steps.

How many ABA hours does Molina cover?

There is no single number. HCA says ABA goals, settings, and hours depend on each person's needs, and the provider requests authorization for the services in the treatment plan. Ask Molina or intake what was approved for your child and when the authorization will be reviewed.

Molina Healthcare at Orchid Academy

ABA therapy that accepts Molina in Washington

Orchid Academy accepts Molina Healthcare for applied behavior analysis (ABA) therapy. Have Molina's Washington Apple Health plan? Ask about your location, the evaluation steps, and what the plan needs before care starts.

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Does Molina cover ABA therapy?

Yes, for Molina Apple Health members who qualify. Washington's Health Care Authority says Apple Health covers ABA for clients who qualify, and Molina is one of the Apple Health managed care plans. To be eligible, a client is evaluated by an Apple Health approved provider and receives a prescription for ABA. Clients 20 and younger see an ABA Center of Excellence provider; clients 21 and older see a neurologist, psychiatrist, or psychologist.

Next, the ABA provider completes intake assessments, writes an individualized treatment plan, and requests prior authorization. HCA says services can start when authorization is complete. Other Molina products follow their own plan documents, so confirm which Molina plan you have.

HCA: Apple Health ABA eligibility and steps

Molina Apple Health ABA: the evaluation comes first

Apple Health is Washington's Medicaid program. Molina is one of its managed care plans. Molina's Washington autism program starts with evaluation and a Center of Excellence referral. Provider assessment, treatment planning, and a request for ABA services follow. Having a Molina card alone does not complete those steps.

For children and young adults age 20 or younger, Washington requires an evaluation and an ABA order from an Apple Health approved Center of Excellence provider. If your child already has an evaluation, ask whether it meets that requirement. If you are still arranging one, you can contact Orchid to discuss local care options and ask Molina for help navigating the evaluation process.

Ask Molina and Orchid about the plan you have

This Apple Health pathway applies to Molina's Washington Medicaid plan. Molina also has other insurance products, so tell intake which type of plan you have. The Molina name by itself does not establish the benefits or approval rules for every policy.

Molina's Washington autism program can help members find contracted ABA providers and other resources. You can ask Orchid about program fit and availability at the same time. Before scheduling services, clarify which paperwork is complete, what approval is still needed, and whether the intended academy or home setting is covered.

Is this Molina Washington Apple Health or a different Molina product?
Does the evaluation and ABA order meet Apple Health requirements?
What services and setting will the plan approve for this treatment plan?
Are there remaining coverage or enrollment steps before care begins?

Washington ABA programs to discuss with Molina

Molina Apple Health families can ask about the same local programs below. Your managed care plan, service address, authorization, and availability still need to be checked. Wenatchee-area care listed here is at the East Wenatchee academy.

Creekside Academy, Issaquah

Early learning ABA in a preschool-inspired therapy setting.

Maple Street Academy, Issaquah

School readiness, classroom routines, and group participation.

East Wenatchee Academy

Academy care serving East Wenatchee and Wenatchee families.

Bellevue in-home ABA

Home programs serving Bellevue and nearby communities; intake checks each address.

Bothell in-home ABA

ABA within family routines at home, with address and schedule checks.

Sammamish in-home ABA

Home programs serving Sammamish, Issaquah, Preston, and Snoqualmie.

An academy is a therapy setting; its name does not establish an insurance benefit for tuition or education. Ask about the services and setting your plan permits. See all Orchid locations and service areas.

Getting started with Molina ABA at Orchid

01
Confirm your Molina plan

Start with your plan name, city, and preferred setting. Intake will explain how to provide any private details needed for verification.
02
Review the Apple Health evaluation step

For Molina Apple Health, check the Center of Excellence evaluation and ABA order before moving to provider assessment and treatment planning.
03
Check approval and availability

Ask which service request is needed and what the next intake step is. Coverage verification and a place in a program are separate checks.

Questions about Molina ABA therapy

Does Orchid Academy accept Molina Healthcare for ABA therapy?: Yes. Molina Healthcare is on Orchid's confirmed accepted carrier list. Intake checks the particular Molina product, provider network, care setting, and any required approval before services begin.
Is Molina the same as Washington Apple Health?: Apple Health is Washington's Medicaid program. Molina offers an Apple Health managed care plan, as well as other products. Tell intake the specific plan you have so the correct coverage rules are checked.
Do I need a Center of Excellence evaluation for Molina Apple Health?: For children and young adults age 20 or younger, Apple Health requires an evaluation and ABA order from an approved Center of Excellence provider. Ask Molina or intake how that requirement applies to your existing evaluation.
Can I ask about Molina ABA in Wenatchee or Issaquah?: Yes. Orchid has an academy in East Wenatchee serving Wenatchee-area families and two academies in Issaquah. Ask intake to verify the Molina plan and setting you want. This page does not offer an in-home Wenatchee program.
Will Medicaid pay for ABA therapy in Washington?: Yes, for Apple Health clients who qualify. Eligibility starts with an evaluation and an ABA prescription from an approved provider, and the ABA provider then requests prior authorization for the treatment plan. Molina members go through Molina's network and authorization process for these steps.
How many ABA hours does Molina cover?: There is no single number. HCA says ABA goals, settings, and hours depend on each person's needs, and the provider requests authorization for the services in the treatment plan. Ask Molina or intake what was approved for your child and when the authorization will be reviewed.

Request a call about your Molina plan

Share your contact details and the plan name, and choose the service that interests you. Our team can discuss program options and explain the private benefits verification step.

Keep member IDs, dates of birth, and diagnostic records out of this public form. Intake will explain how to provide any private information needed for the plan check.

Prefer to talk now? Call (425) 699-7164.