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Texas ABA Providers
If you are a master's or doctoral level BCBA providing intensive ABA in private practice, or are employed by an ABA agency that treats ASD clients, you may qualify for this unique network.
Currently, we are accepting applications in the following counties for this state - if your county is not listed, Optum is not able to accommodate your request for participation at this time.
El Paso
Hays
Nueces
If you practice in one or more of the above counties, please Contact Us and outreach to the appropriate Network Manager to request participation.
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.
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.