What we review
The intake form collects parent information, child information, plan name, member ID, policyholder information, services needed, and availability.
Coverage support
ABA Therapy Insurance & Coverage Guidance
Understand the insurance questions to ask before care begins. Our teams can explain verification steps for your preferred Brown Bear location, requested service, and plan.
Illinois insurance plans: verify your location and benefits
The plans below relate to Schaumburg inquiries, including Illinois Medicaid and selected private plans. Ask Lombard and Sugar Land directly about their current networks. A plan listed here does not confirm participation at every location.
BlueCross BlueShield
Aetna
Meridian
CountyCare
MedicaidYouthCareVerify your child’s specific plan
Coverage, eligibility, authorizations, copays, deductibles, and service availability vary by plan. Final benefits should always be verified directly with the insurance plan.
Extra family support
Nonprofit support for deductibles and copays
Brown Bear works with a nonprofit partner that may be able to help eligible families with deductible and copay challenges. Our team can discuss this during intake and explain any next steps.
What may be needed
Some plans may require diagnostic information, authorization, referrals, or specific documentation before ABA, speech, or OT services can begin.
Next steps
After intake, our team follows up to explain coverage questions, scheduling options, and the most appropriate service path.