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Applied Behavior Analysis Providers

Alabama Medicaid·AL · Psychiatry, Pediatrics·Specialty Services
Effective date
May 18, 2026
We identified it
Jun 21, 2026
Days to comply

Summary

Alabama Medicaid now requires that beneficiaries must be evaluated and diagnosed with an ABA-eligible diagnosis by qualified practitioners (licensed psychologists, psychiatrists, or pediatricians) before receiving Applied Behavior Analysis services. A program update meeting is scheduled for June 15, 2026.

Action Required

Action needed
By June 15, 2026: Providers offering ABA services must ensure Alabama Medicaid beneficiaries have proper evaluation and diagnosis from qualified practitioners (licensed psychologists, psychiatrists, or pediatricians) before providing services. Attend the mandatory Webex meeting on June 15, 2026, 10:00-11:00 a.m. to review program updates. Update intake processes to verify proper diagnostic evaluation before scheduling ABA services.