# WAC 182-531A-1000: WAC 182-531A-1000. Applied behavior analysis (ABA) — Noncovered services

> Washington · Regulations · In force

URL: https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_ADC_182_531A_1000

## Section

- **Citation:** WAC 182-531A-1000
- **Heading:** WAC 182-531A-1000. Applied behavior analysis (ABA) — Noncovered services
- **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-1000

## Text

The medicaid agency does not cover certain services under the applied behavior analysis (ABA) program include, but are not limited to:
(1) Autism camps;
(2) Dolphin therapy;
(3) Equine therapy or hippo therapy;
(4) Primarily educational services;
(5) Recreational therapy;
(6) Respite care;
(7) Safety monitoring services;
(8) School-based health care services or early intervention program-based services under WAC 182-531A-0600 (3)(b)(iii), unless prior authorized;
(9) Vocational rehabilitation;
(10) Life coaching; and
(11) Treatment that is unproven or investigational (for example, holding therapy, Higashi (day life therapy), auditory integration therapy).

## Nearby sections

- [WAC 182-531A-0100 WAC 182-531A-0100. Applied behavior analysis (ABA) — Purpose](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_ADC_182_531A_0100.md)
- [WAC 182-531A-0200 WAC 182-531A-0200. Applied behavior analysis (ABA) — Definitions](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_ADC_182_531A_0200.md)
- [WAC 182-531A-0300 WAC 182-531A-0300. Applied behavior analysis (ABA) — Threshold requirements](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_ADC_182_531A_0300.md)
- [WAC 182-531A-0400 WAC 182-531A-0400. Applied behavior analysis (ABA) — Client eligibility](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_ADC_182_531A_0400.md)
- [WAC 182-531A-0500 WAC 182-531A-0500. Applied behavior analysis (ABA) — Stage one: COE evaluation and prescription](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_ADC_182_531A_0500.md)
- [WAC 182-531A-0600 WAC 182-531A-0600. Applied behavior analysis (ABA) — Stage two: Functional assessment and treatment plan development](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_ADC_182_531A_0600.md)
- [WAC 182-531A-0700 WAC 182-531A-0700. Applied behavior analysis (ABA) — Stage three: Delivery of ABA services](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_ADC_182_531A_0700.md)
- [WAC 182-531A-0800 WAC 182-531A-0800. Applied behavior analysis (ABA) — Provider requirements](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_ADC_182_531A_0800.md)
- [WAC 182-531A-0900 WAC 182-531A-0900. Applied behavior analysis (ABA) — Covered services](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_ADC_182_531A_0900.md)
- [WAC 182-531A-1000 WAC 182-531A-1000. Applied behavior analysis (ABA) — Noncovered services](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_ADC_182_531A_1000.md)
- [WAC 182-531A-1100 WAC 182-531A-1100. Applied behavior analysis (ABA) — Prior authorization and recertification of ABA services](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_ADC_182_531A_1100.md)
- [WAC 182-531A-1200 WAC 182-531A-1200. Applied behavior analysis (ABA) — Services provided via telemedicine](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_ADC_182_531A_1200.md)

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