Applied Behavior Analysis therapy

Medicaid spending on Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) therapy for autism has surged into the billions, prompting increased scrutiny over fraud and partisan debates over oversight. Republican-led states like Florida have focused on fraud enforcement, while states like Georgia debate reimbursement rates and care access. Federal investigations in Minnesota uncovered multimillion-dollar fraud schemes involving unnecessary or unprovided services.

Medicaid spending on Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) therapy for autism has surged into the billions, prompting partisan debates over fraud enforcement and access to care. Republican-led states like Florida emphasize oversight, while others like Georgia focus on reimbursement rates. Federal investigations in Minnesota reveal large-scale Medicaid fraud schemes involving unnecessary services and inflated billing.