Maryland requires insurance coverage for autism treatment including ABA therapy with no age limits. The Old Line State offers families comprehensive autism services through numerous qualified providers.
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Find Providers in Maryland →Maryland enacted its autism insurance mandate in 2012 (HB 1072), requiring insurers to cover ABA therapy for individuals with autism spectrum disorder. The mandate was strengthened in subsequent years to remove age limits and increase coverage requirements. Maryland's proximity to Washington, D.C. gives families access to providers in both states. The Kennedy Krieger Institute in Baltimore, affiliated with Johns Hopkins University, is one of the nation's premier centers for autism diagnosis and treatment. Maryland Medicaid covers ABA therapy for eligible individuals, and the state's Autism Waiver program provides additional community-based services.
Maryland's autism insurance mandate (HB 1072, enacted 2012, expanded subsequently) requires state-regulated health insurance plans to cover ABA therapy for individuals with autism spectrum disorder. The mandate has been progressively strengthened to remove age limits. Maryland Medicaid covers ABA therapy, and the state's Autism Waiver program provides additional home and community-based services for eligible individuals.
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Yes. Maryland law requires state-regulated health insurance plans to cover ABA therapy for individuals with autism spectrum disorder. The mandate has been progressively expanded since its initial enactment in 2012. Maryland Medicaid also covers ABA therapy for eligible individuals.
Wait times in Maryland range from 2 to 6 weeks in the Baltimore and D.C. suburban areas. The state's strong provider network, bolstered by proximity to D.C., helps keep wait times manageable. Harmony Care Finder connects families with providers who have current availability.
The Kennedy Krieger Institute in Baltimore, affiliated with Johns Hopkins University, is one of the nation's premier centers for autism diagnosis, treatment, and research. It offers comprehensive diagnostic evaluations, intensive behavioral programs, outpatient ABA services, and specialized programs for complex cases including severe challenging behavior. Waitlists for Kennedy Krieger's outpatient services can be long — families seeking faster access to ABA therapy may want to pursue community-based providers while waiting for a Kennedy Krieger evaluation.
Maryland's Autism Waiver is a Medicaid home and community-based services waiver that provides additional supports for individuals with autism spectrum disorder who meet medical necessity criteria. It covers services including intensive individual support services (IISS), therapeutic integration, respite, and family consultation — beyond what standard Medicaid covers. The waiver has a waitlist; families should apply as early as possible through the Developmental Disabilities Administration, even if they are not immediately ready to use the services.
Yes. Maryland Medicaid covers ABA therapy as a medically necessary treatment for autism spectrum disorder. Families enrolled in Maryland Medicaid managed care organizations can access ABA services through approved providers. The Autism Waiver program provides additional community-based supports.
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