Confirmed continuity, unlike some other Georgia Medicaid plans
CareSource kept its Georgia Medicaid contract in the state's most recent procurement, which matters given other plans are being phased out.
CareSource ABA therapy coverage in Georgia
Your CareSource coverage, explained
Insurance jargon should never stand between your child and excellent ABA therapy. That's why we handle your CareSource coverage, your authorization, and every step in between, so all you have to focus on is your child.
Does CareSource cover ABA therapy in Georgia?
Yes, and it's one of Georgia's confirmed long-term partners
CareSource is one of Georgia's Medicaid managed care organizations, and following the state's January 2026 procurement decision, it's the only incumbent Georgia Medicaid plan that kept its contract, alongside new entrants Humana, Molina, and UnitedHealthcare. CareSource covers ABA therapy as medically necessary for eligible children under 21.
What makes CareSource's coverage work
The specifics that matter
Two-part authorization structure
Behavioral assessment authorization is requested in 3-month increments, while ongoing treatment authorization is requested in 6-month increments.
Detailed documentation standards
CareSource requires the treatment plan and behavioral assessment to be developed by the same provider requesting authorization, and specifies exactly how parent and caregiver training goals must be documented.
Medicaid is the payer of last resort
If you have other insurance, CareSource is billed second, and won't pay more than the Medicaid rate.
How the process works with CareSource
From your first call to your first session
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Step 1: Schedule a free consultation
Call (888) 690-0663. We listen and learn what your family needs before anything else happens.
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Step 2: We verify your benefits
We confirm your specific CareSource coverage directly.
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Step 3: We submit your prior authorization
This includes a DSM-5 diagnosis, a behavioral assessment, and a BCBA-led treatment plan with documented caregiver training goals.
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Step 4: Therapy begins
Your child starts sessions at home, at school, or wherever makes the most sense.
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Step 5: We manage your reauthorization
On CareSource's required schedule.
Why families choose Apex ABA for their CareSource coverage
What your coverage is actually paying for
CareSource covers ABA therapy because it works, but it's worth knowing exactly what that coverage buys your child.
Communication
Finding words and the confidence to use them. Asking for help. Expressing needs.
Independence
Doing more, needing less help, one skill at a time.
Social Connection
Playing alongside others, then with them.
Self-Regulation
Fewer meltdowns. More tools to handle the hard moments.
Daily Routines
Mornings, mealtimes, transitions, smoother than you thought possible.
Family Life
Less crisis management. More time to just be family.
How your CareSource coverage plays out at Apex
Coverage is one thing. What happens with it is another.
Plenty of families with good coverage still end up on the sidelines. Having CareSource doesn't guarantee that experience is any different. How your provider uses it does.
At Apex, you're in the room
Not sidelined while decisions get made about your child. Not waiting to hear about it after the fact.
Small caseloads mean your authorization actually gets used well
We limit our caseloads on purpose. That means your BCBA knows your child, remembers what happened last week, and adjusts before your next reauthorization.
Your CareSource benefits cover therapy where your child actually lives
In-home therapy during real family moments. School-based therapy during class, recess, lunch.
You see exactly how your coverage is being spent
Weekly check-ins with your BCBA. Live coaching during real moments. Written strategies you can use between sessions.
“Apex has been a game-changer for our family. The therapists take the time to understand our son as an individual and tailor everything to his needs. His tantrums have decreased dramatically, and he's picking up new skills every week.”
— Priya S., Georgia
ABA therapy services covered by CareSource
What your coverage can include
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In-Home ABA Therapy — real family moments: breakfast, getting ready, bedtime
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School-Based ABA Therapy — support during class, recess, and lunch
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Parent Training and Support — tools for the hours we're not there
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Daycare ABA Therapy — support at your child's daycare or early learning center
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Weekend ABA Therapy — because progress doesn't take Saturdays off
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Early Intervention ABA Therapy — for toddlers and preschoolers, when it matters most
CareSource coverage across Georgia
Where we serve CareSource families
Our Georgia office is based at 3372 Peachtree Road NE in Atlanta, and we provide in-home ABA therapy to CareSource families statewide.
Don't see your area listed? Reach out anyway, we likely already serve it.
CareSource ABA therapy FAQs
What you're probably wondering
A DSM-5 autism diagnosis, a behavioral assessment, and a BCBA-led treatment plan documenting parent and caregiver training goals.
Behavioral assessment authorization comes in 3-month increments, treatment authorization in 6-month increments.
No, CareSource kept its Georgia Medicaid contract in the state's most recent procurement and continues serving families.
We help you appeal with additional documentation from your child's evaluation and our clinical team.
More coverage options in Georgia
Don't have CareSource?
We also work with Georgia Medicaid, Peach State Health Plan, and Amerigroup.
See all Georgia insurance options
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