ABA Therapy in Richmond, Virginia

Greater Richmond has a substantial number of ABA providers spread across the city and the surrounding counties (Henrico, Chesterfield, Hanover), in both center-based and in-home models.

Funding pathways in Richmond:

• Commercial insurance (state-regulated): Virginia's mandate requires coverage of ABA at any age (since 2020), with a $35,000 annual ABA benefit cap and no visit limits.
• Self-funded employer (ERISA) plans: Exempt from the state mandate — check your Summary Plan Description.
• Cardinal Care Medicaid: Covers ABA for children under 21 through the EPSDT benefit, often at no cost, with a formal diagnosis and medical-necessity determination.

Richmond families also benefit from the local presence of the Autism Society of Central Virginia, which maintains provider directories, and the Virginia Association for Behavior Analysis, based in the state.

Wait times for assessment and intake vary by provider, commonly ranging from a few weeks to several months.