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Behavior analysts and schools back recognizing assistant‑level ABA providers to reduce wait lists
Summary
Testimony on S1414 urged the committee to require MassHealth to recognize assistant‑level board‑certified assistant behavior analysts (BCaBAs) to expand capacity, reduce wait times and lower per‑child costs; an actuarial analysis estimated potential MassHealth savings.
Clinicians, education partners and an actuarial consultant told the Joint Committee on Public Health that Senate Bill 1414 would expand access to applied behavior analysis (ABA) services by recognizing assistant‑level providers for MassHealth reimbursement.
Dr. Sandra Beaton, a behavior analyst with 22 years’ experience, said families face long waits: “Last Bridal, a family from Brockton called my office asking about where…
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