Medicaid-Approved ABA Therapy for Children Across Colorado
Yes, we accept Colorado Medicaid. Yes, you can get started right away.
Achieving Stars provides in-home ABA therapy for children with autism, fully covered by Health First Colorado and Colorado Access. Families can begin the intake and assessment process immediately — with no waitlists and no paperwork delays.
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If you're searching for qualified ABA therapy that works with Medicaid, you're in the right place. We provide home-based therapy across Colorado, and we work directly with your insurance to get services approved quickly and correctly.
Seamless Medicaid Process, Personalized Care
- Free 10-minute consultation — we verify your Medicaid benefits
- We handle all paperwork — prior authorizations, appeals, and billing
- In-home BCBA assessment — scheduled based on your availability
- Therapy typically begins 5–6 weeks after initial consultation
Call (833) 666-3115 to verify your Medicaid coverage
Why Colorado Families Choose Achieving Stars
Many providers accept Medicaid. Few make it this seamless.
Other Providers:
- Long waitlists (6+ months
- Parents must navigate approvals alone
- Unclear timelines and hard-to-reach staff
Achieving Stars:
- Intake begins right away
- We manage every step of the Medicaid process
- Clear communication and fast action
- Licensed RBTs and BCBA-led teams
Real Results That Matter to Your Family
We know you're here because your child is struggling. Maybe it's daily meltdowns that leave everyone exhausted. Maybe it's watching them fall behind on milestones while other kids their age are thriving.
Fewer meltdowns, more calm moments
Children learn emotional regulation skills and coping strategies that reduce outbursts and create peace at home.
Communication breakthroughs
Whether it's first words, clearer speech, or learning to express needs appropriately, we help children find their voice.
Independence milestones
From potty training to getting dressed, we break down life skills into achievable steps your child can master.
Better family relationships
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School readiness
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Where We Provide ABA Therapy in Colorado
We offer in-home services across a wide range of Colorado communities:
Denver Metro Area
Denver, Aurora, Lakewood, Arvada, Westminster, Thornton
Colorado Springs Region
Colorado Springs, Monument, Fountain
Northern Colorado
Fort Collins, Loveland, Greeley
South Metro
Littleton, Castle Rock, Parker, Highlands Ranch
Your Medicaid Coverage Made Simple
We are an approved provider with both divisions of Colorado Medicaid:
Colorado doesn't use HMOs or MCOs for ABA — just these RAEs. We're experienced in working with both, and we handle all communication with them on your behalf.
What Medicaid Covers — With $0 Out-of-Pocket Cost:
- One-on-one in-home ABA sessions
- Comprehensive BCBA evaluations and treatment planning
- Functional behavior assessments and skill assessments
- Behavior intervention plans
- Ongoing supervision and plan updates
- Family training and parent coaching
- Social, emotional, and self-help skill building
Your cost: $0. We bill Medicaid directly and handle everything.
2025 Colorado Medicaid Changes — Already Handled
We're fully aligned with the newest Medicaid rules so your child's care stays uninterrupted:
RBT Certification Deadline (August 31, 2025):
All our behavior technicians are already certified as RBTs.
Provider Type Changes (Effective September 1, 2025):
We are enrolled under Medicaid Provider Types 83 and 84.
Appeal Deadline Updates (30 Days):
We manage all Medicaid appeals internally — no forms for you to file.
Clinic vs School Hour Restrictions:
If your child also receives services at school, we'll help you navigate the documentation to ensure in-home services remain covered.
Meet Your Colorado-Based ABA Team
Meet the full care team on our about page.
What Colorado Parents Are Saying
- "We live in Fort Collins and called multiple providers. Achieving Stars was the only one who answered, accepted our Medicaid, and got us moving right away. Within two months, our son's meltdowns went from daily to maybe once a week."
— Sarah M., Fort Collins - "They handled everything — Medicaid paperwork, assessments, approvals. We just focused on celebrating our daughter's progress. She's finally potty trained and using words instead of screaming."
— Maria L., Aurora - "We were quoted an 8-month waitlist elsewhere. Achieving Stars had us assessed in a week. Our family has our evenings back now — no more chaos at dinnertime."
— James R., Colorado Springs
Quick Answers for Colorado Medicaid Families
We're always here to answer any questions!
If your child is under 21 and has an autism diagnosis, ABA is a covered benefit through Health First Colorado or Colorado Access.
Yes — including prior authorizations, appeals, and re-evaluations. You won't have to navigate anything alone.
We handle appeals at no cost and have a 90%+ success rate getting denials overturned.
The intake process starts right away. Therapy typically begins 5–6 weeks after assessment — faster than most providers.
Most likely, yes. We cover major cities and surrounding areas. Call now to confirm your zip code.
Start ABA Therapy — Without the Waitlists
Your child deserves to thrive. Your family deserves peace. Colorado Medicaid makes quality ABA therapy possible, and we make it simple.
