Florida requires insurance coverage for autism treatment including ABA therapy through Steven A. Geller Autism Coverage Law. The Sunshine State has one of the largest networks of ABA providers in the country, serving families from Miami to Jacksonville.
Find Providers in Florida →Florida has one of the strongest autism insurance mandates in the country through the Steven A. Geller Autism Coverage Law, enacted in 2008. The Sunshine State requires insurance coverage for ABA therapy with generous annual limits. Florida's large population and year-round warm climate have attracted numerous ABA providers, making it one of the states with the most available services. The state's Agency for Persons with Disabilities (APD) also provides ABA services through Medicaid waiver programs.
Florida's Steven A. Geller Autism Coverage Law (enacted 2008) requires state-regulated health insurance plans to cover ABA therapy for autism spectrum disorder. Coverage includes up to $36,000 per year for individuals under 18 and $25,000 for those 18 and older. Florida Medicaid also covers ABA therapy as a medically necessary service.
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Yes. Florida's Steven A. Geller Autism Coverage Law requires state-regulated health plans to cover ABA therapy. Annual coverage limits are $36,000 for individuals under 18 and $25,000 for those 18 and older. Florida Medicaid also covers ABA services.
Wait times in Florida vary by region. In Miami, Tampa, and Orlando, wait times typically range from 1 to 4 weeks. Harmony Care Finder helps families find providers with immediate availability across the state.
The Miami-Dade and South Florida area has one of the highest concentrations of ABA providers in the state. Many providers offer bilingual services in English and Spanish. Harmony Care Finder partners with verified providers throughout South Florida.
Yes. Florida Medicaid covers ABA therapy as a medically necessary treatment for autism spectrum disorder. The Agency for Persons with Disabilities (APD) also provides additional services through Medicaid waiver programs.
Yes. Florida has many bilingual ABA providers, particularly in South Florida (Miami, Fort Lauderdale, West Palm Beach). Harmony Care Finder can help families find providers who offer services in Spanish and other languages.
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