MedicaidCoverageMedium impact
Applied Behavior Analysis Providers
Alabama Medicaid·AL · Psychiatry, Pediatrics·Specialty Services
Effective date
May 18, 2026
We identified it
Jun 21, 2026
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
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.