Costs

IEP vs 504 Plan: What’s the Difference?
Navigating the educational landscape can be an overwhelming experience for any parent, but when your child has developmental differences or special needs

ABA Insurance Options: What to Consider in Open Enrollment
Paying for ABA services can be very expensive because of the number of hours most children receive. Without the help of insurance paying the vast majority, it can be difficult to cover it out of pocket.
Medicaid does cover ABA services in Illinois; however, there is a lack of providers that qualify and accept it.

How to navigate the insurance process when starting ABA Therapy
You’ve just received the Autism Diagnosis for your child and now you’re wondering what the next steps should be; paying for it included.
ABA Therapy is covered by most insurance policies. Westside Children’s Therapy offers ABA Therapy, as well as Diagnostic Evaluations to receive the Autism Diagnosis. Westside also accepts 15+ different insurances to help pay for ABA Therapy.

How Most Insurance Companies Cover ABA Therapy Services
The most effective path for a family on Medicaid to receive ABA Therapy for their child with autism remains purchasing a private insurance plan during open enrollment. This can be done by connecting with a personal insurance broker. They will help you find an insurance plan.