How to Get ABA Therapy Covered by Insurance
(Step-by-Step Guide for Parents)
Starting therapy can feel like stepping into a maze - paperwork, insurance terms, and endless phone calls. Take a deep breath. You don’t have to figure this out alone.
At Tellos, we help families get care without getting lost in the process.
Here’s how it works, step by step.
Get a Formal Diagnosis
To unlock insurance coverage, your child needs a formal diagnosis from a qualified specialist - a pediatrician, psychologist, or developmental specialist.
This report doesn’t label your child; it simply confirms what’s medically necessary so that coverage can begin.
If you already have a diagnostic report, great. If not, we can point you toward trusted clinicians near you.
We Handle the Insurance Details
Insurance can be confusing - deductibles, pre-authorizations, benefits, all of it.
That’s our job.
Once we have your insurance card, our team verifies your benefits, requests authorization, and explains - in plain English - what’s covered and what isn’t.
You’ll know the costs upfront. No surprises later.
Start therapy
When approval comes through, we match your child with a BCBA and RBT who fit your family best. Together, we’ll outline goals, routines, and a schedule that works for your child.From there, therapy begins - real progress, one session at a time.
We take care of the paperwork so you can take care of your child.
Real help, one step at a time.