ABA Therapy Centers in Oregon

Compare ABA providers across Oregon, from Portland, Beaverton and Gresham to Salem and Eugene, and learn how Oregon Health Plan approval and your coordinated care organization fit together.

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ABA therapy and autism supports in Oregon

Oregon Health Plan (OHP) members get ABA when their provider asks OHP to approve a treatment plan, after a physician or psychologist who treats autism diagnoses the child and recommends ABA. Children under 21 are covered under EPSDT. Families with private insurance rely on a 2013 law that requires fully insured plans to cover up to 25 hours of ABA per week for children who start before age nine. Developmental disability supports and Early Intervention run on separate tracks with their own applications.

Special Needs Care Network lists 20 ABA providers serving 9 cities in Oregon.

Medicaid ABA: OHP covers ABA for diagnosed autism or self-injurious behavior, and the ABA provider asks OHP to approve the treatment plan.
Autism insurance law: Section 2 of Chapter 771, Oregon Laws 2013 (SB 365) covers up to 25 hours of ABA per week when treatment starts before age nine.
Early Intervention: EI/ECSE serves children from birth to age five at no cost; call the referral number for your county.
Waiver: CIIS Intensive Behavior Program and the Children's Extraordinary Needs Program, both run by ODHS.
Behavior analyst license: The Behavior Analysis Regulatory Board licenses behavior analysts and assistant behavior analysts.

Oregon Health Plan ABA and the OHP approval process

OHP covers ABA to treat diagnosed autism or self-injurious behavior. A physician, psychologist, or a nurse practitioner or physician associate who specializes in developmental medicine must recommend it, and the evaluation must include a standardized tool such as the ADOS. The ABA provider then asks OHP to approve a treatment plan and returns every six months for continued approval. Members under 21 are covered under EPSDT, and OHP rules allow intensive ABA for members age 13 and older when medically appropriate.

Clackamas, Multnomah and Washington counties: Health Share of Oregon or Trillium Community Health Plan Tri-County.
Marion and Polk counties: PacificSource Community Solutions Marion/Polk.
Lane County: Trillium Community Health Plan Southwest.
Jackson County: Jackson Care Connect.

Oregon's 2013 autism law and parity rules

Section 2 of Chapter 771, Oregon Laws 2013, requires health benefit plans to cover ABA for up to 25 hours per week when coverage is first requested before age nine. ORS 743A.190 separately requires coverage of medically necessary services for children under 18 with autism, and ORS 743A.168 bars limits on total payments for behavioral health treatment unless similar limits apply to other medical conditions. The 2013 section is repealed on January 2, 2030. Self-funded employer plans follow federal ERISA rules instead, so ask HR whether your plan is fully insured in Oregon.

ODHS supports: CIIS and the Children's Extraordinary Needs Program

County Community Developmental Disabilities Programs (CDDPs) determine eligibility for ODHS developmental disability services, and every CDDP uses the same application. Autism counts when it begins before age 22 and seriously limits daily living skills. The Intensive Behavior Program under Children's Intensive In-Home Services (CIIS) serves children with aggression, self-injury or elopement who are already enrolled with their county program. The Children's Extraordinary Needs Program pays parents for up to 20 hours of care per week and keeps a waitlist.

Behavioral Waiver: runs the CIIS Intensive Behavior Program.
Children's Extraordinary Needs Waiver: for children under 18 in service group 5m or 5b.
Children's Home and Community-Based Services Waiver.

EI/ECSE: free services from birth to age five

Oregon runs Early Intervention (Part C) and Early Childhood Special Education as one system for children from birth to age five, and the services are free. Nine local service areas take referrals, so you call the number for your county. Anyone can make a referral, but the family must give permission before screening or evaluation. An eligible child gets an Individual Family Service Plan.

Multnomah County: 503-261-5535.
Washington County: 503-614-1446.
Clackamas County: 503-675-4097.
Marion, Polk and Yamhill counties: 503-385-4714.

Behavior analyst licensing through BARB

Oregon licenses behavior analysts and assistant behavior analysts through the Behavior Analysis Regulatory Board, which sits within the Health Licensing Office (ORS 676.806 and 676.810). Technicians register as behavior analysis interventionists and receive ongoing supervision from a licensed professional (ORS 676.815). OHP rules make licensed behavior analysts eligible for direct payment, while assistant behavior analysts and interventionists are not. Ask any provider for its state license number.

Where Oregon families find ABA

ABA providers cluster in the Portland metro area (Portland, Beaverton, Gresham, Hillsboro and Clackamas), with other markets in Salem and Eugene. Clackamas, Multnomah and Washington counties share two OHP plans, Health Share of Oregon and Trillium Tri-County, so check which plan your child holds before you call a clinic. Early Intervention referrals are assigned by county, and the Willamette Valley and Lane County use different numbers and different CCOs.

ABA therapy in Portland
Multnomah County: Health Share of Oregon or Trillium Tri-County for OHP, and EI/ECSE referrals at 503-261-5535.
ABA therapy in Beaverton
Washington County: the same two metro CCOs apply, and EI/ECSE referrals go to 503-614-1446.
ABA therapy in Gresham
East Multnomah County uses the Multnomah EI/ECSE line, 503-261-5535, and the Portland metro CCOs.
ABA therapy in Salem
Marion County: PacificSource Community Solutions Marion/Polk is the CCO, and EI/ECSE referrals go to 503-385-4714.
ABA therapy in Eugene
Lane County: Trillium Community Health Plan Southwest is the CCO, and EI/ECSE referrals go to 541-346-2578.
ABA therapy in Hillsboro
Washington County: EI/ECSE referrals use the same 503-614-1446 line as Beaverton.
ABA therapy in Clackamas
Clackamas County: OHP members are in Health Share of Oregon or Trillium Tri-County, and EI/ECSE referrals go to 503-675-4097.

Where to start in Oregon

Ask a physician or psychologist who treats autism for a diagnosis, a standardized assessment such as the ADOS, and a written ABA recommendation.
Look up your child's CCO on the OHA site, ask for care coordination, and confirm the ABA provider is approved by OHP.
Ask private insurers whether your plan is fully insured in Oregon, then request the written ABA benefit and authorization steps.
Call your county EI/ECSE number for a free screening, and contact your county CDDP about developmental disability services.

Oregon ABA therapy questions

Does the Oregon Health Plan cover ABA for a child with autism?

Yes, for OHP members with diagnosed autism or self-injurious behavior. A physician, psychologist, or a nurse practitioner or physician associate specializing in developmental medicine must recommend ABA after an evaluation that uses a standardized tool such as the ADOS. Children under 21 are covered under EPSDT, and OHP rules allow ABA beyond the usual guidance, including for members 13 and older, when medically appropriate.

Does OHP or my coordinated care organization approve ABA treatment plans?

OHA's ABA guide says the ABA provider asks OHP to approve the treatment plan, and OHP approves continued treatment every six months when the child meets plan goals. Your coordinated care organization (CCO) is still your contact for care coordination. Use an ABA provider that is approved by OHP, and ask whether it accepts your CCO's members before you book an assessment.

What does Oregon's 25-hour ABA insurance law cover?

It requires health benefit plans to cover screening, diagnosis and medically necessary autism treatment, including ABA for up to 25 hours per week, for a person who begins treatment before age nine. Insurers can require an individualized treatment plan and periodic review. The law excludes services delivered through an IEP and services provided by family or household members. It is repealed on January 2, 2030.

Can a child nine or older still get ABA covered by private insurance in Oregon?

Often, yes. The 2013 law says its 25-hour rule does not limit coverage that ORS 743A.168 or ORS 743A.190 already provides, including ABA first requested at age nine or older and ABA above 25 hours per week. ORS 743A.190 covers medically necessary services for children under 18 with autism. Ask the plan for its written ABA benefit and the clinical criteria it applies to your child's age.

How do I apply for developmental disability services for my child in Oregon?

Contact your county Community Developmental Disabilities Program (CDDP). CDDPs determine eligibility, and all of them use the same application. A child must be enrolled with the county program before referral to the CIIS Intensive Behavior Program. For the Children's Extraordinary Needs Program, any parent can request a waitlist spot, and the child must be in service group 5b or 5m.

Who do I call for Early Intervention in Portland, Salem or Eugene?

Call the EI/ECSE referral number for your county. Multnomah County uses 503-261-5535, Washington County 503-614-1446, Clackamas County 503-675-4097, Marion and Polk counties 503-385-4714, and Lane County 541-346-2578. The services are free for children from birth to age five, and anyone can refer a child, though the family must give permission before screening.

Planning resources

How ABA therapy works with a Medicaid plan

What to ask a clinic about Medicaid coverage, authorization and hours.

In-home vs center-based ABA

How the two settings differ for hours, staffing and family involvement.

Choose an autism therapy center

Questions to use when comparing clinical fit, staffing, and services.

ABA intake checklist

Bring the right coverage and clinical questions to an intake call.

ABA insurance appeal templates

Templates for requesting a clear coverage decision or review.

ABA therapy cost by state

Compare cost context and coverage questions for Oregon.

Early intervention guide

How IDEA Part C services differ from clinic treatment and school services.

ABA first 30 days checklist

A practical record-keeping and communication checklist.

Primary sources

Last reviewed against the linked primary sources on October 18, 2026. Medicaid, CHIP, commercial insurance, self-funded employer plans, military coverage, waiver programs, and school services follow different rules. This page is general information, not legal, medical, or benefits advice.

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