Cost
How much does ABA therapy cost?
Without insurance, ABA therapy commonly runs $120–$250+ per hour, so a comprehensive 20–40 hour/week program can exceed $60,000+ per year. With in-network coverage, most families pay far less — your actual cost depends on hours, setting, provider rates, insurance coverage, prior authorization, deductible status, copays, coinsurance, and out-of-pocket limits.
Hours authorized
A treatment plan may recommend different weekly hours depending on goals, setting, supervision, and medical necessity documentation.
Network status
In-network providers usually have negotiated rates. Out-of-network care can create higher family responsibility unless an exception applies.
Plan design
Deductibles, copays, coinsurance, and out-of-pocket maximums determine what your family actually pays.
Before you choose a provider
Ask each provider whether they accept your plan, whether they handle benefit verification and authorization, what costs may apply before authorization, and how often authorizations are renewed. Then confirm the same information with your insurer. If you're comparing several providers, our free care tracker keeps each one's insurance answer in one place.