Highmark Blue Cross Blue Shield (BCBS) of Pennsylvania

ABA Therapy Covered by Highmark

Acclaim Autism partners with Highmark Blue Cross Blue Shield in Pennsylvania to provide high-quality Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) therapy for children and adolescents with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD). As an in-network provider, we help families verify benefits, coordinate authorizations, and begin services quickly so children can make meaningful progress with their Highmark ABA therapy coverage.

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Understanding Highmark ABA Therapy Coverage

Highmark covers ABA therapy for the diagnosis and treatment of Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) in accordance with Pennsylvania’s Act 62 – Autism Insurance Mandate.
Acclaim Autism works directly with Highmark to streamline eligibility, authorizations, and treatment coordination — so your family can focus on care, not paperwork. Learn more about Highmark commercial medical policy in  Pennsylvania.

Screening & Evaluation

Comprehensive assessments for autism and related behavioral needs.

Easy Authorization

We handle referral paperwork and coordinate authorizations with Highmark.

Flexible Settings

Therapy is available at home, in clinic, or community settings based on your family’s needs.

How Anthem Blue Cross ABA Therapy Works

Step 1 Verify Coverage

Verify Your Coverage

Submit your insurance details through our secure online form.
Our intake team confirms your Highmark ABA therapy coverage, outlines benefits, and explains your options.

Step 2 Assessment

Assessment

We work directly with Highmark to complete all required documentation and secure treatment authorization.

Step 3 Thrive

Begin ABA Therapy

Your family is paired with a BCBA and therapy team to begin services at home, school, or clinic — whichever environment best supports your child’s progress.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Yes. Highmark covers diagnostic assessment and ABA therapy for Autism Spectrum Disorder as required by Pennsylvania Act 62 and applicable benefit contracts

A licensed physician, psychologist, or qualified clinician following current clinical standards.

Diagnostic evaluations are currently in-network only with Aetna and Cigna.

If your plan does not cover diagnostic assessments with Acclaim Autism, you may still receive an evaluation through our private-pay option. Many families choose this route to begin ABA services sooner.

Treatment plans are reviewed and updated every six months, or more often if needed, to ensure measurable progress.

Therapy may take place at home, in clinic, or in community settings, depending on what’s most appropriate for the child.

Get Started with Acclaim Autism and Highmark

We make accessing ABA therapy simple and stress-free for anyone in Pennsylvania. If your family has Highmark ABA therapy coverage, we’ll help verify benefits, secure authorizations, and get your child started with individualized care.

Call Us:

(888) 805-8206

Email Us:

info@acclaimautism.com

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