Ohio Medicaid ABA Program
UnitedHealthcare Community Plan is one of the selected managed care plans providing coverage to Ohio Medicaid members. Optum has been selected by UnitedHealthcare Community Plan to manage the Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) program for Ohio Medicaid members with an Autism Spectrum Disorder diagnosis, effective October 1, 2023
All ABA services require prior authorization and must meet Optum medical necessity and clinical guidelines. Please see below for submission of Treatment Request Forms, either by fax or online.
To assist you in your participation in this program, learn more about the process for applying to the network, and the clinical protocols required in this unique network, please review the resource materials below.
- OH Medicaid ABA Provider Orientation
- OH Medicaid ABA Quick Reference Guide
- OH ABA Treatment Request Form and Guidelines
- OH ABA Treatment Request Form Electronic Submission
To contact us or to request to join the network:
Stepheni Rens
stepheni.rens@optum.com
