1. Free benefits check
We verify your Amerigroup plan, prior authorization requirements, deductible, and expected out-of-pocket - before you commit. No cost, no obligation.
Insurance · Amerigroup
Amerigroup Georgia ABA therapy coverage in Georgia.
Amerigroup Community Care, an Elevance Health company, is one of Georgia's three Medicaid CMOs and the sole statewide administrator of the Georgia Families 360 program for youth in foster care. GRBS is in-network and accepting new Amerigroup families.
- In-networkGRBS accepts Amerigroup in Georgia
- 1-800-600-4441Amerigroup Georgia member services
- Freebenefits verification before you commit
In-network · Amerigroup
In-network
Major carriers accepted
What families need to know
Amerigroup ABA coverage at a glance.
Below is the current state of Amerigroup ABA coverage in Georgia. GRBS runs a full benefits check before you start so you know exactly what to expect.
- In-network for Amerigroup Georgia Families ABA benefits.
- Georgia Medicaid covers medically necessary ABA for members under 21 through EPSDT; prior authorization required.
- Sole statewide CMO for Georgia Families 360 (foster care, adoption assistance, juvenile justice).
- Not awarded a new contract in the 2024 procurement; current contracts extended through June 30, 2027 - GRBS helps families plan continuity of care through the transition.
Starting ABA with Amerigroup
Four steps from first call to first session.
2. Records collection
We collect your child's diagnostic evaluation and any prior treatment plans. If you don't yet have a diagnosis, we can refer you to trusted Georgia evaluators.
3. Assessment & treatment plan
Our BCBA runs an initial functional assessment (typically 1-3 sessions) and writes a treatment plan tailored to your child's goals.
4. Prior auth & start
We submit the treatment plan to Amerigroup for prior authorization. Once approved (typically 1-3 weeks), regular ABA sessions begin.
Amerigroup · FAQ
Amerigroup coverage questions.
Is GRBS accepting new Amerigroup families?
Yes. GRBS is in-network with Amerigroup Community Care and accepting new Georgia Families and Georgia Families 360 members across metro Atlanta and Northeast Georgia.
Does Amerigroup cover ABA therapy in Georgia?
Yes. Georgia Medicaid covers medically necessary ABA for members under 21 through EPSDT, and Amerigroup administers those benefits for its Georgia Families members. An autism spectrum diagnosis, medical necessity documentation, and prior authorization are required.
What is Georgia Families 360?
Georgia Families 360 is the specialized statewide managed care program for youth in foster care, adoption assistance, or juvenile justice. In 2026 the program is administered by Amerigroup as the sole statewide CMO. Full details on our Georgia Medicaid page.
What happens to Amerigroup in the 2027 transition?
Amerigroup was not awarded a new contract in the December 2024 procurement. Current CMO contracts have been extended through June 30, 2027, and members would be re-enrolled with a new CMO before the transition with continuity-of-care protections. GRBS accepts every current CMO, so most of our families will not experience a gap in care.
How do I switch CMOs?
Call the GA Families enrollment broker at 1-888-GA-Enroll (1-888-423-6765). Open enrollment windows apply. If continuity of care with GRBS is your priority, we accept all three current CMOs - Amerigroup, CareSource, Peach State.
Ready to verify your Amerigroup benefits?
Same-day callback. We handle the whole process - verification, prior authorization, treatment plan, first session - while you focus on your family.