ABA therapy in Georgia
218 ABA therapy providers list a practice address in 1 Georgia city on this list. Pick your city for the full list with phone numbers, then check what Georgia Medicaid and PeachCare for Kids, mostly through Georgia Families care management organizations (CMOs) and your insurance pay.
- 218ABA therapy providers
- 1city covered
- $15.58Medicaid rate per 15 minutes
At 40 hours a week, Georgia Medicaid's technician rate comes to $2,492.80 of billed ABA, the 3rd highest of the 6 states on this list (North Carolina: $3,329.60). Source: Georgia Department of Community Health (GAMMIS) fee schedule (2025) and North Carolina's (2026).
Autism centers in Georgia
| City | ABA therapy providers | With analysts at the address | Autism evaluators | Cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ABA therapy in Atlanta | 218 | 47 | 83 | Cost in Atlanta |
Chains with locations here: Butterfly Effects, Hopebridge, Kyo Autism Therapy. Most providers on the list are independent practices.
Does Georgia Medicaid cover ABA therapy?
Yes. Since January 1, 2018, Georgia Medicaid covers autism services, called Adaptive Behavior Services, under the EPSDT child health benefit. Source: Georgia Medicaid (Department of Community Health).
Who qualifies by age: Children and young adults under 21 Source: Georgia Medicaid (Department of Community Health).
Diagnosis first: Your child needs a written autism diagnosis (DSM-5) from a licensed doctor, psychologist, or other licensed professional the state medical board allows. Source: Georgia Medicaid (Department of Community Health).
Early intervention: Babies Can't Wait (BCW)
Birth up to the third birthday Source: Georgia Department of Public Health.
Therapy and support such as speech, occupational and physical therapy, psychological services, special instruction, and family training, often at home or daycare. Source: Georgia Department of Public Health.
Evaluation and service coordination are free. Other services use a sliding fee scale, and no family is turned away for being unable to pay. Source: Georgia Department of Public Health.
How to start: Fill out the Child Health Referral Form and send it to your county's Child Health Referral Contact, or call them. Anyone can refer a child. Source: Georgia Department of Public Health.
Waivers for autistic children in Georgia
Katie Beckett (TEFRA) Medicaid
A Medicaid path that does not count parent income for some children with disabilities who live at home. Source: Georgia Medicaid (Department of Community Health).
Who qualifies: Children 18 or younger who meet the Social Security disability rules and need the level of care given in an institution. A diagnosis alone does not qualify a child. Source: Georgia Medicaid (Department of Community Health).
NOW and COMP Waivers (New Options Waiver and Comprehensive Supports Waiver)
Medicaid waivers that pay for home and community services, such as behavior support, respite, therapy, and support coordination, for people with developmental disabilities. Source: Georgia.gov.
Who qualifies: People on Medicaid with an intellectual disability or a related condition such as autism, who need the level of care given in an ICF-I/DD facility. Source: Georgia.gov.
Waitlist: Yes. People found pre-eligible go on the I/DD Planning List. Spots go first to people with the most urgent health and safety and caregiver needs. Source: Georgia Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Disabilities.
The Georgia autism insurance law
O.C.G.A. ยง 33-24-59.10, known as Ava's Law Source: Justia (Code of Georgia), Autism Speaks.
Which plans it binds: State-regulated health insurance plans and the State Health Benefit Plan. Employers with 10 or fewer workers are exempt. Source: Justia (Code of Georgia).
Age limit in the law: Age 20 or younger Source: Justia (Code of Georgia).
Dollar limit: Plans may limit ABA coverage to $35,000 per year. Source: Justia (Code of Georgia).
A state law like this doesn't reach self-funded employer plans, which follow federal rules instead. Ask HR whether your plan is fully insured or self-funded.