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Applied Behavior Analysis

Medicaid covers medically necessary Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) therapy services for members under the age of 21. 

Care​lon Behavioral Health Maryland​ administers the Maryland ABA program and provides clinical, operational and provider assistance and expertise. 

Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) is an evidence-based treatment for individuals with ASD that includes many different techniques to:

  • Increase useful or desired behaviors such as communication and social skills, and
  • Reduce behaviors that may interfere with learning or behaviors that may be harmful.

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Contact​​

  • For questions about ABA provider enrollment with Maryland Medicaid, email [email protected].
  • For questions about registering with Carelon, call​ 1-800-888-1965.