Question 1

What areas do you cover?

Accepted Answer

Towns Organized by County

Burlington County
Bass River
Beverly
Bordentown City
Bordentown Township
Burlington City
Burlington Township
Chesterfield
Cinnaminson
Delanco
Delran
Eastampton
Edgewater Park
Evesham
Fieldsboro
Florence
Hainesport
Lumberton
Mansfield
Maple Shade
Medford Lakes
Medford Township
Moorestown
Mount Holly
Mount Laurel
New Hanover
North Hanover
Palmyra
Pemberton Borough
Pemberton Township
Riverside
Riverton
Shamong
Southampton
Springfield
Tabernacle
Washington Township
Westampton
Willingboro
Woodland Township
Wrightstown

Camden County
Audubon
Gloucester City
Oaklyn
Audubon Park
Gloucester Township
Pennsauken 
Barrington 
Haddon Heights
Pine Hill
Bellmawr 
Haddon Township 
Pine Valley
Berlin Borough
Haddonfield 
Runnemede 
Berlin Township
Hi-Nella
Somerdale 
Brooklawn 
Laurel Springs
Stratford 
Camden 
LawnsideVoorhees
Cherry Hill
Lindenwold
Waterford
Chesilhurst
Magnolia
Winslow
Clementon
Merchantville
Woodlynne
Collingswood
Mt. Ephraim
Gibbsboro

Gloucester County
Borough of Clayton 
Township of Deptford 
East Greenwich Township 
Township of Elk 
Township of Franklin 
Borough of Glassboro 
Township of Greenwich 
Township of Harrison 
Township of Logan 
Township of Mantua 
Township of Monroe 
Borough of National Park 
Borough of Newfield 
Borough of Paulsboro 
Borough of Pitman 
Township of South Harrison 
Borough of Swedesboro 
Township of Washington 
Borough of Wenonah 
Township of West Deptford 
Borough of Westville 
City of Woodbury 
Borough of Woodbury Heights 
Township of Woolwich

Cumberland County
Camp Hill Borough 
Carlisle Borough 
Cooke Township 
Dickinson Township 
East Pennsboro Township 
Hampden Township 
Hopewell Township 
Lemoyne Borough 
Lower Allen Township 
Lower Frankford Township 
Lower Mifflin Township 
Mechanicsburg Borough 
Middlesex Township 
Monroe Township 
Mt. Holly Springs Borough 
New Cumberland Borough 
Newburg Borough 
Newville Borough 
North Middleton Township 
North Newton Township 
Penn Township 
Shippensburg Borough 
Shippensburg Township 
Shiremanstown Borough 
Silver Spring Township 
South Middleton Township 
South Newton Township 
Southampton Township 
Upper Allen Township 
Upper Frankford Township 
Upper Mifflin Township 
West Pennsboro Township 
Wormleysburg Borough

Question 2

What’s the first step I need to take to work with you?

Accepted Answer

The first step is to call your insurance company and ask if ABA (Applied Behavior Analysis) behavior services are covered under your plan.  The CPT codes for ABA therapy are 97151, 97153, 97155 and 97156.  We can also call for you.

NOTE: If your plan covers state and federal mandates, then it should cover ABA (Applied Behavior Analysis) behavioral services. However, if you have an ERISA (self funded) policy, they are not required to follow state and federal mandates. If you ask your human resources department and show them the need for these services, sometimes they can add this service to your policy.

Question 3

Which insurance providers do you work with?

Accepted Answer

We are in-network providers with 
Aetna
AmeriHealth
AmeriHealth Administrators
Blue Cross Blue Shield
Capital Blue
Carelon
Cigna/Evernorth
ComPsych
Horizon
Independence Blue Cross
Independence Administrators
Magellan
Optum
Tricare
United Behavioral Health

Question 4

Do you accept Medicaid?

Accepted Answer

We don’t accept Medicaid as primary plans at this time. But we do accept it as secondary insurance. 
If you have Medicaid as primary insurance, please contact one of your local care management organizations listed below:
Burlington County (609) 518-6800
Camden County (856) 482-6222
Cumberland and Gloucester County (856)-716-2100
PerformCare NJ (877) 652-7624

Question 5

How does insurance for children with ASD work?

Accepted Answer

The Developmental Disabilities Mandate (PL 2009, Chapter 115) became effective on February 8, 2010 in NJ. This mandate provides coverage for certain therapies for the treatment of autism and other developmental disabilities through your health coverage, including:
Coverage for expenses incurred in screening and diagnosing autism or another developmental disability.
Coverage for expenses incurred for medically necessary physical therapy, occupational therapy and speech therapy, as prescribed through a treatment plan for autism or other developmental disability.
Coverage for expenses incurred for medically necessary behavioral interventions based on applied behavioral analysis (ABA) and related structured behavioral programs for the diagnosis of autism.
A benefit for the Family Cost Share portion of expenses incurred for certain health care services obtained through the New Jersey Early Intervention System (NJEIS).

Question 6

What if I don’t have insurance?

Accepted Answer

We can arrange payment plans for those who do not have insurance. Please contact Chris at chris@autismservicesnj.org

Question 7

What’s your cancellation policy?

Accepted Answer

Please let us know at least the day before your scheduled session that you aren’t available, unless your child becomes sick within 24 hours before the appointment.

Question 8

Does my child have to have a diagnosis of Autism to be assessed by you?

Accepted Answer

Yes. Your child must have a diagnosis of Autism (F84.0) from a physician. This diagnosis must be provided to us within a written report and/or a prescription from a physician stating the diagnosis of Autism Disorder and the need for services.

Question 9

I’ve got the right insurance. What happens next?

Accepted Answer

Once you determine that you have the coverage and you have the documentation of Autism Disorder, fill out the two forms below. 
Patient Consent Form 
Patient Information Form 
Also, follow up with a call to us at (609) 953-5793 and let us know you’ve completed the form. 
Remember we only service individuals in Camden, Burlington, Gloucester and Cumberland counties in New Jersey.

Question 10

How long will it take to hear from you after I fill out the forms?

Accepted Answer

Within 48-72 hours, you will receive a call from us to verify your insurance and talk about our process for starting ABA therapy services with us.

Question 11

What happens at the initial assessment?

Accepted Answer

The initial assessment can take up to four hours depending on the insurance company requirements and the client's needs. During this initial assessment, a Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA) conducts the Vineland Adaptive Behavior Scales - III (an oral questionnaire with caregiver), and a Functional Behavior Assessment (FBA) caregiver interview at your home.

Question 12

What happens after the initial assessment?

Accepted Answer

A treatment plan is developed with the caregivers input and sent to the insurance company for approval.  Once authorisation is received the BCBA comes with the RBT staff to begin services.

Initially, the RBT will “pair” with the child and collect behavior data for the FBA (functional behavioral assessment).  Pairing refers to the technician becoming a reinforcer for the client.

The Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA) assigned to your child will continue to come out to your home to supervise the RBT, collaborate with caregivers, and to administer curricular assessments such as the Assessment of Basic Language and Learning Skills (ABLLS), Verbal Behavior Milestone Assessment and Placement Program (VB-MAPP) and/or Assessment of Functional Living Skills (AFLS) assessment.

Once the FBA and curricular assessments are completed, a Natural Environment Training (NET) program and Intensive Teaching at the Table (ITT) program along with a behavior intervention plan (BIP) are implemented for the child or adolescent. As the individual masters programs, training is provided to the caregivers and new goals are developed.

The continuation of these services are determined by the child’s needs, progress and insurance plan.

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In-Home ABA Therapy for Children with Autism,
Serving South New Jersey

Burlington County

Camden County

Gloucester County

Cumberland County

Frequently asked questions

What areas do you cover?

What’s the first step I need to take to work with you?

Which insurance providers do you work with?

Do you accept Medicaid?

How does insurance for children with ASD work?

What if I don’t have insurance?

What’s your cancellation policy?

Does my child have to have a diagnosis of Autism to be assessed by you?

I’ve got the right insurance. What happens next?

How long will it take to hear from you after I fill out the forms?

What happens at the initial assessment?

What happens after the initial assessment?

Parent/Guardian Portal

Links

Contact

Contact Us

Contact Info

Parent/Guardian Portal

In-Home ABA Therapy for Children with Autism, Serving South New Jersey

Burlington County

Camden County

Gloucester County

Cumberland County

Frequently asked questions

What areas do you cover?

What’s the first step I need to take to work with you?

Which insurance providers do you work with?

Do you accept Medicaid?

How does insurance for children with ASD work?

What if I don’t have insurance?

What’s your cancellation policy?

Does my child have to have a diagnosis of Autism to be assessed by you?

I’ve got the right insurance. What happens next?

How long will it take to hear from you after I fill out the forms?

What happens at the initial assessment?

What happens after the initial assessment?

Parent/Guardian Portal

Links

Contact

In-Home ABA Therapy for Children with Autism,
Serving South New Jersey