Frequently Asked Questions

If you plan to use insurance, your plan may require a qualifying diagnosis and supporting diagnostic evaluation before covering ABA services. A referral or prescription may also be required.

You can contact MITA ABA before all documents are ready. We’ll explain what your specific plan requires. For self-pay services, contact us to discuss the assessment process and whether our services are appropriate for your child.

No. A diagnostic evaluation determines whether your child meets the criteria for a diagnosis.

An ABA assessment helps a BCBA understand your child’s skills, strengths, support needs, and daily routines so they can recommend an individualized treatment plan. It does not replace a diagnostic evaluation.

For families using insurance, commonly requested documents include:
• Your child’s full diagnostic evaluation report, rather than only a brief diagnosis letter.
• Your child’s insurance card, front and back, and information about any additional coverage.
• A referral or prescription for ABA, if required by your plan.
• MITA ABA intake forms and consent documents, which our team will provide.

Previous ABA records, speech or occupational therapy evaluations, and an IEP or school support plan may also be helpful or requested.

Requirements vary. Contact us before arranging additional evaluations or paying for new reports. We’ll explain what is needed and how to provide documents securely.

You can still contact us. Tell us what you have, and we’ll help identify what is missing.

Your evaluating professional, doctor, previous provider, or school may be able to supply existing records. Some documents may be needed before an assessment or insurance request can move forward.

A BCBA will speak with you about your child’s strengths, interests, communication, daily routines, and areas where your family would like support.

The assessment may include observation, activities with your child, caregiver interviews, and assessment tools. Your BCBA will use this information to develop recommendations and discuss them with you. The assessment may involve more than one appointment.

MITA ABA accepts Aetna, Blue Cross Blue Shield, Florida Blue, and Cigna plans. Self-pay options are also available.

Participation varies by company, plan, and product. Please contact us to confirm your specific coverage before beginning services.

First, we check your plan’s requirements. Some plans require approval before the ABA assessment; others do not.

After the assessment, the BCBA develops a treatment plan. When required, our team submits the assessment and plan to your insurer to request approval for therapy.

The insurer may approve services, request additional information, or deny all or part of the request. We’ll explain the response and the available next steps. Assessment approval and therapy approval are separate when both are required.

There is no single timeline for every family. Timing depends on complete documentation, your insurer’s review, and the availability of staff who can meet your child’s needs and schedule.

Insurance approval does not automatically mean sessions can begin immediately. Before confirming a start date, we’ll discuss required approvals, staffing, scheduling, and payment arrangements with you.

Coverage depends on your specific plan. Deductibles, copayments, coinsurance, exclusions, and benefit limits may affect what you pay.

We’ll help clarify available benefit information before services begin. Insurance authorization alone does not guarantee payment for every service.

Self-pay is available. Contact us for assessment and therapy rates.

A BCBA assesses your child, develops the treatment plan, supervises services, and reviews progress. An RBT may provide direct sessions under BCBA supervision.

Recommended hours are based on the assessment and your child’s individual needs—not a standard package for every child. Your BCBA will discuss the recommendations with you. Insurance approval and staffing availability may also affect the services that can be scheduled.

We currently provide in-person services for children ages 2–18 in Aventura, Hallandale Beach, Hollywood, North Miami Beach, and Sunny Isles Beach, Florida.

Services may take place at home, daycare, school, or in the community. School and daycare services require coordination with the facility.

Outside our current service areas? Please contact us. We may be able to expand to additional locations based on family needs and staff availability.

BCBA supervision may also be provided through telehealth, including for families in other parts of Florida. Availability depends on clinical appropriateness, applicable requirements, and insurance coverage when using insurance. Telehealth supervision does not automatically mean an in-person RBT is available in your area.

BCBA supervision is available in English and Russian. The language of direct RBT sessions depends on staff availability.

Our Hollywood address is an administrative office; children are not seen there for therapy.

Your knowledge of your child helps shape meaningful goals. Caregiver training can help you support skills during everyday routines, and your BCBA will discuss progress and recommendations with you.

If a goal, activity, or approach concerns you—or your child appears uncomfortable—tell the team. Your BCBA can review the concern with you and discuss appropriate adjustments. You should feel comfortable asking what is being done and why.