Colorado Enacts ABA Provider Licensure Law With Medicaid Implications
Colorado Governor signed HB 26-1425 on June 2, 2026, establishing the Applied Behavior Analysis Practice Act. The law creates comprehensive licensing requirements for ABA practitioners and provider entities operating in Colorado, including facility licensing, professional liability insurance mandates, and provisions affecting Medicaid reimbursement. The legislation includes phased implementation timelines. ABA providers serving Colorado Medicaid beneficiaries must prepare for new credentialing, facility standards, and compliance requirements that will affect network participation and claims processing.
Colorado Medicaid managed care organizations must update provider contracts and credentialing processes to align with new ABA licensure standards, while providers face facility licensing and insurance requirements to maintain network status.
Behavioral Health · Managed Care
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