Texas mandates insurance coverage for autism treatment including ABA therapy. The Lone Star State is one of the largest markets for ABA services, with providers serving families across the Houston, Dallas-Fort Worth, San Antonio, and Austin metropolitan areas.
Find Providers in Texas →Texas is one of the largest markets for ABA therapy services in the United States. The state's autism insurance mandate, enacted in 2007 through HB 1919, requires state-regulated health insurance plans to cover ABA therapy for children with autism. Texas has a vast network of ABA providers across its major metropolitan areas including Houston, Dallas-Fort Worth, San Antonio, and Austin. The Texas Health and Human Services Commission also provides ABA services through Medicaid and the STAR Kids managed care program for children with disabilities.
Texas law (HB 1919, enacted 2007) requires state-regulated health insurance plans to cover ABA therapy for autism spectrum disorder. Coverage applies to children through age 10, with some plans extending beyond. Texas Medicaid covers ABA therapy through the STAR Kids managed care program. Families should verify their plan type, as self-funded ERISA plans are not subject to the state mandate.
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Yes. Texas law requires state-regulated health insurance plans to cover ABA therapy for children with autism spectrum disorder. Texas Medicaid also covers ABA services through the STAR Kids program. Self-funded employer plans (ERISA) are not subject to this mandate but may still cover ABA under federal parity laws.
Wait times in Texas vary by metro area. In Houston and Dallas, wait times typically range from 2 to 6 weeks. Smaller cities may have longer waits. Harmony Care Finder works to connect families with providers who have immediate availability.
The Houston metropolitan area has dozens of ABA therapy providers offering in-home, center-based, and school-based services. Harmony Care Finder partners with verified providers throughout the Greater Houston area.
Yes. Texas Medicaid covers ABA therapy through the STAR Kids managed care program for children with disabilities. Families enrolled in Medicaid can access ABA services through approved providers.
Most ABA providers in Texas serve children from 18 months through 21 years of age. The state insurance mandate covers children through age 10, but many providers accept older children through Medicaid or private pay.
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