Does Medicaid Cover ABA Therapy in New Mexico? A Complete Guide for Families
- fareed khatri
- 5 days ago
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By Absolute Autism Therapy – Albuquerque, NM Families searching for autism services in New Mexico often ask:
Does Medicaid cover ABA therapy?
The answer is YES.
New Mexico Medicaid fully covers Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) therapy for children diagnosed with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD). This includes families in Albuquerque, San Juan County, and all surrounding areas.
This article explains everything parents need to know about Medicaid ABA Therapy New Mexico, including requirements, benefits, and how to get started. Here is our short blog post on the topic.
🧩 What Medicaid Covers
New Mexico Medicaid covers a wide range of ABA-related services, including:
Diagnostic evaluations
BCBA supervision and treatment planning
In-home ABA therapy
Clinic-based ABA sessions
Registered Behavior Technician (RBT) services
Parent training
Telehealth support
This coverage allows children across the state—urban and rural—to access life-changing therapy.
📄 What Families Need to Qualify
To receive Medicaid-covered ABA therapy, you must have:
✔ A formal autism diagnosis
From a psychologist, developmental pediatrician, neurologist, or qualified diagnostician.
✔ A BCBA treatment plan
Absolute Autism Therapy provides this after an assessment.
✔ Prior authorization
Our team handles all Medicaid paperwork.
🏠 Why It Matters for Rural Families
Families in San Juan County—including Farmington, Aztec, and Bloomfield—often worry that ABA therapy is too far away. Medicaid coverage plus in-home therapy options now make access much easier. Absolute Autism Therapy proudly serves families throughout New Mexico, ensuring children in remote areas receive the same support as those in Albuquerque.
🌈 Why Choose Absolute Autism Therapy
Absolute Autism Therapy stands out because:
We accept New Mexico Medicaid
We serve families statewide
Our therapists provide home-based and clinic-based ABA
We help families understand insurance and eligibility
Our programs are designed by experienced BCBAs
We offer personal support, communication, and guidance
Families trust us to help their children grow, learn, and succeed.
📞 Contact InformationTo learn more about Medicaid ABA Therapy in New Mexico, contact
Absolute Autism Therapy Attn:
Elysa Cantu 6801 Jefferson St NE Ste 150 PMB 3332 Albuquerque, NM 87109-4390
📞 505-444-5111
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