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ABA Therapy Centers in Wyoming

Find ABA providers in Gillette and across rural Wyoming, and learn which route pays: Medicaid under EPSDT, an insurer under state parity law, or the Early Intervention and Education Program.

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ABA therapy and autism supports in Wyoming

Wyoming Medicaid covers ABA for children from birth through age 20 who have an autism diagnosis, and a prior authorization decides the hours. Private insurance works differently here: Wyoming has no stand-alone autism statute, so coverage runs through state mental health parity law and an Insurance Department bulletin. Children under three start with the Early Intervention and Education Program, which is free to families. In a state this large and sparse, ask every provider how it serves your county before you join a waitlist.

Special Needs Care Network lists 1 ABA provider serving 1 city in Wyoming.

Medicaid ABA
Covered from birth through age 20 with an autism diagnosis, under EPSDT, with prior authorization.
Insurance rule
W.S. 26-20-701 requires mental health parity, and Insurance Department Bulletin 01-2019 applies it to autism services.
Early Intervention
Children under three; services are free, and the eligibility evaluation is due within 45 days of referral.
Behavior analyst license
The Wyoming State Board of Psychology licenses behavior analysts and assistant behavior analysts.
Waivers
The Supports and Comprehensive Waivers serve people with an intellectual disability and require Medicaid eligibility.
Education savings account
$7,000 a year for students not in public school; funds can pay for behavioral therapy.

Wyoming Medicaid ABA under EPSDT

Wyoming Medicaid covers ABA for children from birth through age 20 who have a diagnosis of Autism Spectrum Disorder. Since July 1, 2024, the benefit sits under the state plan's EPSDT services. A prior authorization process decides medical necessity, and the plan says service limits do not apply to EPSDT recipients when the service is medically necessary and prior authorized. Covered services include assessment, adaptive behavior treatment, and training for family caregivers.

  • Board Certified Behavior Analysts supervise Board Certified Assistant Behavior Analysts and Registered Behavior Technicians.
  • Apply for Medicaid or Kid Care CHIP at 1-855-294-2127 or through the state's online portal.

Wyoming parity law and Bulletin 01-2019

Wyoming has no stand-alone autism insurance statute. W.S. 26-20-701, effective July 1, 2019, requires individual and group health policies to meet the federal Mental Health Parity and Addiction Equity Act, and it sets no autism-specific age or dollar cap. The Insurance Department's Bulletin 01-2019, issued April 19, 2019, applies parity to autism spectrum disorder services. Ask your insurer for its written ABA benefit and any visit limits. Self-funded employer plans follow federal ERISA rules instead of state law.

Supports and Comprehensive Waivers

Wyoming's developmental disability waivers are the Supports Waiver and the Comprehensive Waiver. The Supports Waiver helps people of all ages with an intellectual disability and offers a limited budget for personalized services. The Comprehensive Waiver serves the same group but requires additional emergency criteria. You must be eligible for Medicaid first, then contact your area Benefits and Eligibility Specialist and select a case manager. Waivers fund home and community supports, separate from ABA under EPSDT.

Early Intervention and Education Program (Part C)

The Early Intervention and Education Program runs Wyoming's Part C system for infants and toddlers under three, and the services are free to families. A child is eligible with a documented developmental delay or a diagnosed condition with a high probability of causing one. The provider must complete an eligibility evaluation within 45 days of receiving your referral. From age three, special education preschool services come from regional programs under the same program.

Steamboat Legacy Scholarship (education savings account)

Wyoming's education savings account gives eligible students $7,000 a year. Residents age four and in pre-kindergarten through grade 12 qualify if they are not enrolled in a public school, and pre-kindergarten families must also meet an income limit. The Department of Education lists educational therapies such as behavioral therapy among allowed expenses. A court challenge to the funding mechanism continues, but the Wyoming Supreme Court has lifted the injunction so payouts can proceed.

Behavior analyst licensure in Wyoming

Wyoming has licensed behavior analysts since a 2022 law. W.S. 33-27-124 directs the State Board of Psychology to license behavior analysts and assistant behavior analysts, and an applicant for either license must hold the matching BACB certification. Ask a provider for the supervising analyst's Wyoming license number and verify it with the board.

Where Wyoming families find ABA

Wyoming is a rural state, and ABA supply is thin outside its larger towns. Gillette is the one market with a live city page here, and families elsewhere can request a statewide match. Ask providers how far they travel or whether they offer telehealth parent training, since many in-home and center teams cover only part of the state. Medicaid prior authorization and Part C referrals run through statewide systems wherever you live.

  • ABA therapy in Gillette

    Campbell County in northeast Wyoming; confirm a provider's travel range to outlying towns before intake.

Where to start in Wyoming

  1. Ask your child's pediatrician or evaluator for a written Autism Spectrum Disorder diagnosis; Medicaid ABA requires one.
  2. Call 1-855-294-2127 to apply for Medicaid or Kid Care CHIP, or call your insurer and request the written ABA benefit.
  3. For a child under three, send a Part C referral to wdh-eiep-program@wyo.gov while you wait for a clinic intake.
  4. Ask each provider about travel distance to your town, telehealth parent training, and the supervising analyst's Wyoming license.

Wyoming ABA therapy questions

Does Wyoming Medicaid cover ABA therapy for autism?

Yes. Wyoming Medicaid covers ABA for children from birth through age 20 with a diagnosis of Autism Spectrum Disorder. The benefit is part of EPSDT services, and a prior authorization decides medical necessity. The state plan says normal service limits do not apply to EPSDT recipients when the care is medically necessary and prior authorized, so ask your provider to request the hours your child's assessment supports.

Does Wyoming have an autism insurance mandate?

Not a stand-alone one. W.S. 26-20-701 requires insurers to meet the federal mental health parity law, and Insurance Department Bulletin 01-2019 applies parity to autism spectrum disorder services. Coverage follows your plan's behavioral health benefit. Ask the insurer for its written ABA benefit, any visit limits, and its appeal steps. Self-funded employer plans follow federal ERISA rules instead.

Can a Wyoming child with autism get Medicaid or waiver supports if family income is high?

Start with the Medicaid and Kid Care CHIP application at 1-855-294-2127. If your child has an intellectual disability and needs long-term supports, the Supports or Comprehensive Waiver is a separate application that requires Medicaid eligibility. Ask the Benefits and Eligibility Specialist for your area which pathway fits, because waiver services do not replace the ABA benefit under EPSDT.

Can Wyoming's education savings account pay for ABA?

Possibly. The Wyoming Department of Education lists educational therapies such as behavioral therapy among eligible expenses, and the account pays $7,000 a year. The student must not be enrolled in a public school. Confirm with the department at wde-esa@wyo.gov that your provider qualifies and that ABA counts under the program's current rules before you pay from the account.

Who do I call for Early Intervention in Wyoming?

Send a Part C referral form to the Early Intervention and Education Program at wdh-eiep-program@wyo.gov or by fax at 307-777-5580. The provider must complete an eligibility evaluation within 45 days of your referral. Services for infants and toddlers are free to families.

Does Wyoming license behavior analysts?

Yes. Under a 2022 law, the Wyoming State Board of Psychology licenses behavior analysts and assistant behavior analysts. An applicant needs a current BACB certification at the matching level. Wyoming Medicaid also covers ABA delivered by a Board Certified Behavior Analyst or by technicians and assistants they supervise.

Planning resources

ABA therapy and Medicaid plans

How Medicaid ABA authorization works and what to ask.

ABA therapy waitlists

What to do while you wait for an opening.

In-home vs center-based ABA

Which setting fits a rural family.

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 Wyoming.

Early intervention guide

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

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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