INDIANAPOLIS — The Indiana Family and Social Services Administration (FSSA) has instituted a temporary, six-month moratorium on the enrollment of new autism therapy provider agencies, effective Saturday, June 6, 2026.
The sweeping decision, which was formally approved by the federal Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), pauses registrations for brand-new Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) agencies as well as ownership changes for existing providers. Individual rendering practitioners, however, can continue to enroll to avoid workforce disruptions, and any applications submitted before June 6 will be processed normally.
FSSA Deputy Secretary Eric Miller cited massive fiscal expansion as the driving force behind the freeze.
“Indiana has seen an incredible surge in ABA therapy over the past several years, a trend that raises concerns about sustainability and program integrity,” Miller stated. “By pausing new agency enrollments, we are taking action to strengthen oversight, prevent waste, and support a system that delivers quality outcomes for those who need it most.”
Astronomical Costs Prompt Federal Safeguards
ABA therapy is an intensive behavioral treatment utilized heavily to improve learning, communication, and social skills in children and young adults diagnosed with autism spectrum disorder…