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.
Our Billing Promise to You
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We verify your benefits before therapy starts — no guessing.
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We explain all costs in plain language before you commit to anything.
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We handle prior authorizations, appeals, and all insurance paperwork.
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We bill your insurance directly. You only pay your portion.
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If insurance denies coverage, we handle the appeal — you don’t fight alone.
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We provide our best estimate based on your plan, though final costs depend on your insurance coverage.
Check My Coverage
Takes 2 minutes. We’ll call you back within 24 hours.