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Arkansas Medicaid (DMS/DDS); delivered by PASSE or fee-for-service

Medicaid ABA Therapy (EPSDT)

Applied behavior analysis therapy for Medicaid-enrolled children and youth with autism, ages 18 months to 21.

Official Path

Medical & TherapyBirth to 3Ages 3–5School ageTransition (14–21)

Who qualifies

Age
18 months through 20
Needs
Multidisciplinary ASD diagnosis: physician + psychologist (cognitive/developmental testing) + speech-language pathologist
Income
Must be enrolled in Arkansas Medicaid (ARKids A, TEFRA, SSI, etc.)

What it covers

  • ABA assessment by a BCBA
  • ABA treatment by BCBA, BCaBA, or RBT under supervision

How to apply

  1. 1Get the three-part ASD diagnosis
  2. 2Physician completes the DHS ABA referral/prescription form
  3. 3BCBA evaluates and requests prior authorization
Official sourceLast checked September 24, 2026

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