⭐ Does Medicaid Cover ABA Therapy in New Mexico?

A Parent’s Guide from Absolute Autism Therapy – Albuquerque, NM

If you’re a parent in Albuquerque, San Juan County, or Doña Ana County, you may be wondering:
“Does Medicaid cover ABA therapy in New Mexico?”
The short answer is YES — New Mexico Medicaid does cover ABA therapy (Applied Behavior Analysis) for children with autism.

But there are important details families should know, especially if you’re trying to access services from rural areas like Farmington, Aztec, Bloomfield, Las Cruces, Hatch, or Mesilla.

At Absolute Autism Therapy in Albuquerque, NM, we help families navigate Medicaid coverage every week. Here’s your complete guide. Check out this press elease about ABA services in Albuquerque, NM.

✅ Does Medicaid Cover ABA Therapy in New Mexico?

Yes — New Mexico Medicaid (Centennial Care) covers ABA therapy for children diagnosed with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD).

This includes:

• Comprehensive evaluations

• Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA) services

• Registered Behavior Technician (RBT) services

• In-home ABA therapy

• Clinic-based ABA therapy

• Telehealth / virtual parent support

• Parent training

Coverage applies to families throughout:

• Albuquerque

• San Juan County (Farmington, Aztec, Bloomfield)

• Doña Ana County (Las Cruces, Hatch, Mesilla)

Absolute Autism Therapy accepts most Medicaid plans and helps families complete the authorization steps.

🧩 Requirements: What Medicaid Needs Before ABA Approval

To qualify for ABA therapy through Medicaid in New Mexico, you typically need:

✔ 1. An official autism diagnosis

This must come from a qualified provider such as:

• Developmental pediatrician

• Psychologist

• Neurologist

• Licensed diagnostician

✔ 2. A medical necessity letter

Medicaid requires documentation showing ABA is essential for your child’s development.

✔ 3. Treatment plan created by a BCBA

At Absolute Autism Therapy, our Board Certified Behavior Analysts handle all treatment planning and communication with Medicaid.

🗺 ABA Therapy in Rural New Mexico: What Families Should Know

Accessing ABA therapy can feel difficult if you live outside Albuquerque.
That’s why Absolute Autism Therapy proudly serves families in:

San Juan County:

• Farmington

• Aztec

• Bloomfield

Doña Ana County:

• Las Cruces

• Hatch

• Mesilla

We offer:

• In-home ABA therapy

• Community-based therapy

• Parent training programs

• Support navigating Medicaid coverage

Families in these regions often search for:

• “ABA therapy near me San Juan County”

• “autism therapy Farmington NM”

• “ABA therapy Las Cruces Medicaid”

• “autism services Doña Ana County NM”

This blog is designed to help answer those exact questions.

💰 Does Medicaid Fully Cover ABA Therapy?

In most cases, yes — New Mexico Medicaid covers ABA services with little to no out-of-pocket cost for families.

Depending on your plan:

• Authorizations may need renewal

• Some services require prior approval

• Telehealth eligibility may vary

Absolute Autism Therapy handles all insurance paperwork so you can focus on your child’s progress.

🌈 Why Choose Absolute Autism Therapy?

Families across Albuquerque, San Juan County, and Doña Ana County choose us because:

✅ We accept Medicaid
✅ We provide in-home and clinic-based ABA
✅ We specialize in serving underserved New Mexico communities
✅ Our BCBAs create individualized plans for every child
✅ We help families navigate diagnosis, documentation, and approvals

Our mission is to make ABA therapy accessible, affordable, and effective for every family in New Mexico.

📞 Ready to Start ABA Therapy With Medicaid?

If you live in Albuquerque, San Juan County, or Doña Ana County, we’re here to help.
Contact Absolute Autism Therapy to check Medicaid eligibility and begin the ABA therapy process.

👉 Visit us at: www.AbsoluteAutism.com
👉 Call: (505)444-5111
👉 Serving: Albuquerque • Farmington • Aztec • Las Cruces • Hatch • Bloomfield • Mesilla