North Carolina requires insurance coverage for autism treatment including ABA therapy. The Tar Heel State has experienced significant growth in ABA providers, particularly in the Research Triangle and Charlotte areas.
Find Providers in North Carolina →North Carolina enacted its autism insurance mandate (SB 163, Collin's Law) in 2015, requiring insurers to cover ABA therapy for individuals under age 18. The state has seen significant growth in ABA providers, particularly in the Charlotte metropolitan area, the Research Triangle (Raleigh-Durham-Chapel Hill), and the Triad region (Greensboro-Winston-Salem). The University of North Carolina's TEACCH Autism Program, based in Chapel Hill, is one of the oldest and most respected autism programs in the world and has influenced ABA practice nationwide. North Carolina Medicaid covers ABA therapy for eligible individuals of all ages.
North Carolina's Collin's Law (SB 163, enacted 2015) requires state-regulated health insurance plans to cover ABA therapy for individuals under age 18 with an autism spectrum disorder diagnosis. Coverage limits are set at $40,000 per year for children under 8 and $25,000 per year for children 8-18. North Carolina Medicaid covers ABA therapy without these age or dollar restrictions for eligible individuals.
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Yes. North Carolina's Collin's Law (2015) requires state-regulated health insurance plans to cover ABA therapy for individuals under age 18. Annual coverage limits are $40,000 for children under 8 and $25,000 for ages 8-18. North Carolina Medicaid covers ABA therapy for eligible individuals of all ages without dollar caps.
Wait times in North Carolina range from 2 to 8 weeks in urban areas like Charlotte and Raleigh, and can be longer in rural parts of the state. The growing number of ABA providers has helped reduce wait times in recent years. Harmony Care Finder connects families with providers who have current openings.
Charlotte offers a robust selection of ABA therapy services including center-based programs, in-home therapy, school-based consultation, telehealth, and social skills groups. The Charlotte metro area has one of the fastest-growing concentrations of ABA providers in the Southeast, serving families across Mecklenburg and surrounding counties.
The TEACCH (Treatment and Education of Autistic and Related Communication Handicapped Children) Autism Program at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill is one of the oldest and most respected autism programs in the world. Founded in 1972, TEACCH provides clinical services, research, and professional training. It serves as a statewide resource for families and professionals in North Carolina.
Yes. North Carolina Medicaid covers ABA therapy as a medically necessary treatment for autism spectrum disorder for eligible individuals of all ages. There are no annual dollar caps for Medicaid-covered ABA services. Families enrolled in NC Medicaid managed care plans can access ABA through approved providers.
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