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The main therapy used for children with autism faces changes under Medicaid
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AdvertisementThe Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services on Tuesday released a “ toolkit ” aimed at changing states’ approach to applied behavior analysis, the main therapy used for children with autism.
The document prioritizes stronger oversight and pushes for more measurable outcomes, especially for kids who receive care through Medicaid.
ABA spending in Medicaid and CHIP increased 421% between 2021 and 2025, with multiple state Medicaid agencies massively overpaying .
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