Understanding insurance coverage can feel overwhelming, but it shouldn’t delay your child’s care. As an in-network provider with UnitedHealthcare (UHC) / Optum across Texas, Behavioral Innovations makes accessing ABA therapy simple. Our team verifies your benefits, manages prior authorizations, and explains any out-of-pocket costs—so you can focus on helping your child thrive.
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Yes. UnitedHealthcare (UHC), administered by Optum, covers Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) therapy for children with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) when medically necessary.
As an in-network provider throughout Texas, Behavioral Innovations helps families:
Confirm eligibility and benefits
Navigate prior authorization requirements
Minimize out-of-pocket costs
Start therapy quickly, often with no waitlists
1:1 ABA Therapy Sessions with trained therapists
Parent Training & Caregiver Support to reinforce progress at home
Ongoing Progress Reviews for continued authorization of services
Texas autism insurance mandates require many UHC plans to cover ABA therapy for children with autism. Still, plan details vary depending on:
Whether coverage is employer-sponsored, marketplace, or Medicaid/CHIP (not all are included)
Child’s age and diagnosis documentation
Visit caps or treatment limits tied to medical necessity
Behavioral Innovations works directly with Optum/UHC to streamline approvals and clarify your family’s financial responsibility.
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Confirm Autism Diagnosis – required for ABA therapy coverage. Need a diagnosis? Contact our diagnostic team to schedule an evaluation.
Verify UHC Benefits – our intake team checks eligibility, co-pays, and deductibles.
Submit Prior Authorization – Behavioral Innovations handles the process with Optum.
Schedule Intake with a BCBA – to build a personalized treatment plan.
Begin Therapy Quickly – many Texas centers have no waitlists.
In-network with UnitedHealthcare / Optum in Texas
25+ years of ABA therapy excellence
Convenient centers across major Texas markets (Dallas, Houston, Austin, San Antonio, and more)
Dedicated insurance team that manages coverage details from start to finish
Does UHC cover ABA therapy in Texas?
Yes. Most UHC commercial plans administered by Optum cover ABA therapy for children with autism when medically necessary.
Is prior authorization required?
Yes. UHC requires prior authorization before starting ABA services. Our team manages this process for you.
Does UHC cover autism diagnostic testing?
Coverage depends on your plan. Some UHC plans cover diagnostic evaluations, while others may require separate providers.
Will I owe out-of-pocket costs?
Yes. Families may be responsible for deductibles, co-pays, or coinsurance depending on the plan. We provide a full benefits summary before starting.
Are Medicaid or CHIP plans included?
Some UHC Medicaid/CHIP plans may include ABA coverage, but not all. Our intake team confirms each case individually.
Is Behavioral Innovations in-network with UHC?
Yes. Behavioral Innovations is an in-network provider for UHC/Optum across Texas.
Coverage under UnitedHealthcare / Optum varies by plan and employer. This page is for informational purposes only and does not guarantee benefits. Please confirm your child’s eligibility and plan specifics with our intake team before beginning services.
