# WAC 182-531A-0300: WAC 182-531A-0300. Applied behavior analysis (ABA) — Threshold requirements

> Washington · Regulations · In force

URL: https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_ADC_182_531A_0300

## Section

- **Citation:** WAC 182-531A-0300
- **Heading:** WAC 182-531A-0300. Applied behavior analysis (ABA) — Threshold requirements
- **Jurisdiction:** Washington
- **Kind:** Regulations
- **Status:** In force
- **Text as of:** August 14, 2026
- **Source:** Compiled text
- **Location:** Washington Administrative Code / Title 182 / Chapter 182-531A / Section 182-531A-0300

## Text

The medicaid agency pays for ABA services when the services are:
(1) Covered;
(2) Medically necessary;
(3) Within the scope of the eligible client's medical care program;
(4) Provided to clients who meet the criteria in WAC 182-531A-0400 ;
(5) Within currently accepted standards of evidence-based clinical practice;
(6) Not duplicative of ABA services paid for by other state agencies using medicaid funds;
(7) Completed in the stages described in this chapter;
(8) Provided by qualified health care professionals, as described in this chapter;
(9) Authorized, as required within this chapter, chapters 182-501 and 182-502 WAC, and the agency's Applied Behavior Analysis Provider Guide ; and
(10) Billed according to this chapter, chapters 182-501 and 182-502 WAC, and the agency's Applied Behavior Analysis Provider Guide .

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