Introduction
Stay in-the-know with all ABA-specific provider updates, important policy changes, news and events, and more. Select the communications in the side menu for details.
Provider Alerts
Carelon emails Provider Alerts to announce urgent, critical, and time-sensitive information. This messaging includes Provider Alerts related to ABA services specifically.
2024
- 8-30-24: NEW: Referral Form and Process
- 6-7-24: Process for Reporting Critical Incidents
- 6-7-24: Updates to the Clinical Confirmation Form
- 5-17-24: Introduction of the Required Use of the Treatment Plan Template
- 5-17-24: Continuity of Care: Initial Assessment
- 3-28-24: Use of Place of Service Codes on ABA Claims for the Same Rendering Provider on the Same Day
2023
- 10-5-23: Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) Program: Update to Telehealth Requirements for Treatment Plan Requirements
- 9-28-23: Update to Use of 97156/97156-U2 and Treatment Plan Guidelines (ABA)
- 8-3-23: New ABA Treatment Plan Template
- 1-13-23: Updated Guidance on Enrollment Requirements for Behavior Technicians (BTs)
2022
- 10-12-22: Updated Guidance on Enrollment Requirements for Behavior Technicians (BTs)
- 6-30-22: Updated Guidance for the Enrollment Requirements for Behavior Technicians
- 05-25-22: ABA Claim Submission Guidance
- 05-04-22: Waiver of Certain Enrollment Requirements for Registered Behavior Technicians
- 03-02-22: Update on Autism Spectrum Disorder and Modified Checklist for Autism in Toddlers – Revised (M-CHAT-R) Training
- 02-17-22: Update to Referral Process and ABA Designator Visible to Providers
2021
- 11-2-21: Guidance on the Continuation of Telehealth Services for ABA Services
- 11-2-21: Guidance on the Continuation of Telehealth for ABA Services
- 09-15-21: REMINDER – Registered Behavior Technician Requirement: October 1 Deadline
- 08-09-21: Reminder – Registered Behavior Technician Requirement
- 07-02-21: 2021 Legislative Session: Updates for ABA Providers
- 02-17-21: Updated Initial and Ongoing Requirements for ABA Services
2020
- 12-23-20: Temporary Registration of Behavior Technicians During State of Emergency
- 08-21-20: Update to Telehealth Addendum Requests for ABA Services
- 08-21-20: Form Changes and Process to Request Addendums to Current Authorization Effective 8/26/20
- 04-06-20: Temporary Registration of Registered Behavior Technicians and Telehealth Guidance for ABA Providers
- 03-17-20: Telehealth Services in Response to COVID-19
- 02-07-20: February Training Schedule
- 02-06-20: Provider Council Meeting Update - February 2020
- 02-05-20: Estimated Payments and EFT
- 02-04-20: Provider Council Meeting – February 2020
- 01-31-20: Estimated Weekly Payments to ABA Providers
- 01-30-20: Authorization Grace Period Extension
- 01-27-20: Estimated Weekly Payments to Providers
- 01-24-20: Quick Reference Guide for Adding Attachments in Incedo Provider Portal
- 01-23-20: Important Message from Health Secretary Neall on Provider Payments
- 01-14-20: Revised January Training Dates
- 01-13-20: Provider Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
- 01-11-20: Claims Status Review
- 01-10-20: Authorization Issues
- 01-10-20: Payspan EFT Registration
- 01-09-20: Off-Cycle Payment Information
- 01-07-20: ACTION REQUIRED – Please complete the Optum Maryland Survey
- 01-06-20: ACTION REQUIRED – Please complete the Incedo Registration
- 01-06-20: January Provider Council Cancellation
- 01-04-20: Incedo Provider Portal is Available
2019
- 12-31-19: Optum Call Center Information
- 12-31-19: Optum Maryland Introduction
- 12-26-19: Important – ASO Transition Updates and Reminders
- 12-26-19: Beacon – P.O. Box Mail
- 12-23-19: Test of Optum Provider Alert System
- 12-20-19: Optum Provider Alert – Surveys and Tokens
- 12-16-19: Provider Registration Update
- 12-16-19: Billing and Claims Companion Guides
- 12-13-19: Provider Registration Tokens
- 12-11-19: Optum Important Reminders
- 12-10-19: Important Transition Dates Reminder
- 12-06-19: Updated ASO Transition FAQs
- 12-05-19: Optum Maryland Quick Reference Guide
- 12-04-19: Revised – Training Schedule, New Information & Reminders
- 07-17-19: ABA Provider Council Meeting July 2019-Cancelled
- 06-19-19: ABA Provider Council Meeting
- 05-07-19: Billing Medicaid For ABA Services
- 04-18-19: Lunch and Learn webinar: Fulfilling the Expectations of a Comprehensive Diagnostic Evaluation (CDE) for Autism Spectrum Disorder
- 04-18-19: Guidelines For Utilizing Clinic-based Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) Services
- 04-08-19: Providers’ Responsibility To Screen For Excluded Individuals
- 03-11-19: ABA Provider Council and BCBA CEU Event
- 02-08-19: BCBA and RBT Enrollment Notifications
Provider Updates
Carelon emails Provider Updates to announce medium or low-priority news that is non-urgent, but helpful and good to know.
As of 2025, this new communication method was developed to distinguish between urgent alerts and less pressing items. These updates are specifically focused on ABA services and may include information such as training opportunities, events, website updates, or minor PBHS changes.
Maryland Department of Health Transmittals
The Maryland Department of Health (MDH) distributes transmittals as needed to inform providers about any policy changes managed by the state. Below are the updates directly related to ABA services.
2025
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
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