Medicaid & Autism: How To Access ABA Therapy Using the Affordable Care Act

Finding an ABA therapy provider for children with autism in Illinois with autism can be challenging, especially when many providers are out-of-network with Medicaid. Rise Up for Autism has made it their mission to support families with Medicaid by providing an alternative option to quickly access these critical ABA therapy services.

Rise Up for Autism connects families with resources to obtain private insurance and utilize grants to support with some of the out of pocket costs. Research shows that early intervention through ABA therapy leads to better clinical outcomes, so timely access to these services is essential.

Event Highlights:

• Assistance with securing private insurance through the Affordable Care Act.
• Guidance on utilizing Rise Up for Autism’s grants to support therapy costs.
• Expert advice on maximizing benefits for your child’s needs.

Important Note: We can only assist families with obtaining private insurance through the Affordable Care Act once per year during the open enrollment period, which runs from November 1st to February 15th.