What is the Children’s Autism Program (CAP) and how is it different from Medicaid ABA coverage?
CAP provides a limited number of ABA therapy hours, while Texas Medicaid covers ABA based on medical necessity. Most families use CAP as supplemental support, not a replacement for Medicaid or insurance coverage.
The Children’s Autism Program (CAP) and Texas Medicaid ABA coverage both support children with autism, but they work very differently.
CAP:
- Provides up to 180 hours per year
- Has a lifetime limit of 720 hours
- Offers short-term support and parent training
Texas Medicaid:
- Covers ABA based on medical necessity
- Does not have a fixed annual hour cap
- Can support ongoing, comprehensive therapy
Because of these differences, CAP is often used as supplemental support, while Medicaid or private insurance provides the bulk of therapy.
Families comparing options can review Texas Medicaid coverage for ABA therapy and learn more about Texas autism grants and financial resources to understand how different programs can work together.
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