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Indiana Medicaid ABA Program
The process for requesting ABA services has gone digital
Effective November 18, 2024, the process for requesting ABA services has changed. Our new digital process saves time and is part of our commitment to making working with us easier.
Learn the new steps on your time
What to have ready for your ABA request
Provider data: Name, address, NPI and TIN
Member data: Name, address and Member ID*
*Member ID search is a feature in the digital request.
Submit a digital ABA services request
Log in to the Provider Express secure portal
Select 'Auths' from the upper right menu
Click the 'Auth request' tab
Choose 'Request a new authorization'
Select ABA Assessment from the drop down menu
Complete the required fields and submit
Other ABA authorization submissions can be started here.
Other ABA treatment submissions can be started here.
Optum is excited to announce that UnitedHealthcare Community Plan of Indiana has been awarded a contract to service the statewide Medicaid Managed Care program in Indiana. Optum has been selected by UnitedHealthcare Community Plan to develop and manage the ABA network for Indiana members, effective 4/1/2021. Your participation in our network helps to ensure access to comprehensive quality care for covered behavioral health services for enrolled members.
- Indiana Medicaid ABA Provider Orientation
- Indiana Medicaid ABA Quick Reference Guide
- ABA Treatment Request Form - paper
Onboarding Definitions
- Enrollment - The process of loading a contracted and credentialed provider to all MCE internal systems, loading for claims payment, and loading to the provider directory (if applicable).
- Credentialing - The process of reviewing the qualifications and appropriateness of a provider to join the health plan's network. Credentialing requirements and processes will follow NCQA guidelines.
- Contracting/Negotiating – The process of the provider and MCE formally executing an agreement for the provider to deliver medical services that outlines reimbursement rates, scope of services, etc.
Contact Us/Request to Join the Network
Olivia Smith
Specialty Network Manager
olivia.smith14@optum.com
