Colorado requires insurance coverage for autism treatment including ABA therapy. The Centennial State offers families access to quality ABA providers throughout the Denver metropolitan area and beyond.
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Find Providers in Colorado →Colorado enacted its autism insurance mandate (SB 14-192) in 2014, requiring insurers to cover ABA therapy for individuals with autism spectrum disorder under age 19. The state has a growing ABA provider network concentrated in the Denver metropolitan area, Colorado Springs, and the Front Range corridor. Colorado's relatively high altitude and outdoor lifestyle have attracted several innovative ABA programs that incorporate nature-based and adventure therapy elements alongside traditional ABA. The JFK Partners program at the University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus is a key resource for autism services and training in the state.
Colorado's SB 14-192 (enacted 2014) requires state-regulated health insurance plans to cover ABA therapy for individuals under age 19 with an autism spectrum disorder diagnosis. Colorado Medicaid (Health First Colorado) covers ABA therapy for eligible individuals of all ages. The state has been working to expand the mandate's age limit through ongoing legislative efforts.
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Yes. Colorado law (SB 14-192, 2014) requires state-regulated health insurance plans to cover ABA therapy for individuals under age 19 with an autism spectrum disorder diagnosis. Health First Colorado (Medicaid) covers ABA therapy for eligible individuals of all ages.
Wait times in Colorado range from 2 to 8 weeks in the Denver metro area and can be longer in mountain and rural communities. The growing provider network along the Front Range has helped reduce wait times. Harmony Care Finder helps families find providers with current openings.
Denver offers a wide range of ABA services including center-based programs, in-home therapy, school-based consultation, telehealth, and innovative naturalistic programs. The Denver metro area has a growing BCBA workforce, and Colorado's insurance mandate has supported provider expansion over the past decade. Families in suburban areas (Aurora, Lakewood, Arvada, Thornton) typically have multiple provider options, while families in rural Colorado may need to rely on telehealth or travel to metro providers.
Yes. Health First Colorado (Colorado's Medicaid program) covers ABA therapy as a medically necessary treatment for autism spectrum disorder for eligible individuals of all ages. Families enrolled in Medicaid managed care can access ABA services through approved providers.
The JFK Partners program at the University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus provides interdisciplinary training, clinical services, and research related to autism and developmental disabilities. It offers diagnostic evaluations, consultation, and family support services, and serves as a training site for BCBAs, psychologists, and other professionals. Families can contact JFK Partners for diagnostic evaluations and referrals to community-based ABA providers across Colorado.
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