With the identification of children with autism spectrum disorders (ASD) increasing dramatically nationwide, coverage and services are expanding. Magellan offers the resources below to help you serve children and adults with autism as well as support their families and caregivers.

• ABA Provider Orientation (PDF) 
• Behavior Analyst Network Criteria (PDF)
• ABA Medical Necessity Criteria -- found within the Magellan Care Guidelines
• Clinical Practice Guidelines

Some states or plans, such as Pennsylvania and Texas Medicaid, may have specific credentialing criteria or additional regional requirements. Please consult your local network representative if you have questions.

COVID-19

ABA and telehealth

Refer to our COVID-19 Q&As for providers (PDF) for important information on ABA services during the crisis (the ABA-specific section is at the end of the document).

Free parent ABA training through Relias

If you know of families who need additional ABA support during COVID-19, spread the word! 

Relias has developed a free training plan to help parents feel more confident in their ability to support their children with autism spectrum disorder.

The training plan, available free on Relias Academy, includes:

• Introduction to Applied Behavior Analysis
• Imitation and Joint Attention
• Increasing Behavior
• Naturalistic Teaching Strategies

Note: Parents will need to create a log in to complete the course.

Forms

For autism-related forms, sign in to this website. From the Resources section, select State & Plan Information, then choose Autism-Specific Information.

Plan-specific fax numbers for ABA support teams

For plan-specific numbers, sign in to this website. From the Resources section, select State & Plan Information, then choose Autism-Specific Information.