- In February 2026, the HHS OIG found that Colorado made at least $77.7 million in improper Medicaid payments for ABA therapy.
- From 2018 to 2024, Colorado Medicaid paid out at least $232 million for ABA therapy administered by RBTs.
- Two different providers in Colorado have billed Medicaid for ABA services rendered by an RBT at a reimbursement rate of $333 per minute.
- Average Claim: $262 per 15 minutes of treatment
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