AHCCCS • UnitedHealthcare Community Plan

ABA Therapy With UnitedHealthcare Community Plan

AIA provides individualized, neurodiversity-affirming ABA therapy at its Scottsdale clinic for children ages 18 months through 8 years. AIA is in network with UnitedHealthcare Community Plan for eligible ABA therapy services. This is the only AHCCCS plan AIA currently accepts.

Eligibility: ages 18 months through 8 years • autism diagnosis required

Calls are answered Mon–Fri, 8:00 AM–6:00 PM. Forms are available anytime.

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Arizona Institute for AutismScottsdale clinic
A clear first step

AIA is in network with UnitedHealthcare Community Plan

UnitedHealthcare Community Plan is the only AHCCCS plan AIA currently accepts for eligible ABA therapy services. Individual benefits, authorization, documentation, and member-specific requirements still need to be verified before services begin.

What you can expect

  • In network with UnitedHealthcare Community Plan
  • No other AHCCCS plans are currently accepted
  • ABA therapy for children ages 18 months through 8 years
  • Autism diagnosis required before services begin
Payment and coverage path

What UnitedHealthcare Community Plan families should know

Being in network does not eliminate member-specific benefit or authorization requirements. AIA can verify the administrative steps that apply before ABA services begin.

AIA is in network with UnitedHealthcare Community Plan for eligible ABA therapy services.

AIA does not currently accept any other AHCCCS plan.

Benefit, authorization, referral, and documentation requirements should be verified for the individual member.

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ABA at AIA

Care should be individualized and meaningful

Talk with AIA about your child's communication, daily routines, and goals. Clinical recommendations depend on an individualized assessment.

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Next steps

What happens next?

  1. Request a consultation

    Share basic contact information so an AIA team member can follow up about your questions and next steps.

  2. Confirm service and payment fit

    AIA provides ABA therapy for children ages 18 months through 8 years old and requires an autism diagnosis before services begin. AIA can also explain the payment or coverage path that applies.

  3. Complete the clinical intake steps

    If ABA services are appropriate, AIA will explain the assessment, authorization, and care-planning steps that apply.

Questions families ask

Frequently asked questions

Does AIA accept UnitedHealthcare Community Plan for ABA?

Yes. AIA is in network with UnitedHealthcare Community Plan for eligible ABA therapy services.

Does AIA accept other AHCCCS plans?

No. UnitedHealthcare Community Plan is the only AHCCCS plan AIA currently accepts.

Does my child need an autism diagnosis?

Yes. An autism diagnosis is required before ABA therapy services can begin at AIA, and AIA provides ABA for children ages 18 months through 8 years old.

Does UnitedHealthcare Community Plan require authorization for ABA?

Member-specific authorization, referral, benefit, and documentation requirements should be verified before services begin. AIA can explain the applicable steps after reviewing the relevant plan information.

Talk with AIA

Request a Benefits Check

Contact AIA about your UnitedHealthcare Community Plan benefits. Start with your contact details; member-specific information can be discussed through the appropriate secure process during follow-up.

Start with your contact details

Use this form to request a conversation. An AIA team member can explain the next steps for your family.

Please avoid entering detailed medical, diagnostic, or insurance-member information here. An AIA team member can gather any needed details through the appropriate follow-up process.

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Call AIA at 480-687-7099

Mon–Fri, 8:00 AM–6:00 PM
Forms are available anytime.

Scottsdale clinic location

8901 E Raintree Dr, Ste 160
Scottsdale, AZ 85260
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