CareFirst BCBS ABA reimbursement rates in Connecticut
CareFirst BCBS pays a median of $24.46 per 15 min ($97.84 an hour) for ABA therapy by a technician (97153) in Connecticut, across 14 rates and 52 providers. That is 82% above Connecticut Medicaid ($13.46).
- 97153 median
- $24.46per 15 min
- 97155 median
- $32.61per 15 min
- Files
- October 2026
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CareFirst BCBS vs Connecticut Medicaid and TRICARE
CareFirst BCBS pays a median of $32.61 per 15 min ($130.44 an hour) for protocol modification by the analyst (97155) in Connecticut, across 13 rates and 52 providers. CareFirst BCBS pays 1.33 times as much for analyst time as for technician time in Connecticut. Figures come from CareFirst BCBS's October 2026 price-transparency files.
| Code | CareFirst BCBS median | Per hour | Connecticut Medicaid | TRICARE | Rates (n) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 97153One-on-one ABA therapy by a technician | $24.46per 15 min | $97.84 | $13.46 | — | 1452 providers |
| 97155ABA therapy led by the analyst (plan adjusted in session) | $32.61per 15 min | $130.44 | — | — | 1352 providers |
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Frequently asked questions
What does CareFirst BCBS pay for 97153 in Connecticut?
The median of CareFirst BCBS's published Connecticut rates for 97153 is $24.46 per 15 min ($97.84 per hour), from 14 rates and 52 providers in the October 2026 files.
What does CareFirst BCBS pay for 97155 in Connecticut?
The median of CareFirst BCBS's published Connecticut rates for 97155 is $32.61 per 15 min ($130.44 per hour), from 13 rates and 52 providers in the October 2026 files.
Does CareFirst BCBS pay more than Connecticut Medicaid for ABA?
For 97153, CareFirst BCBS's median is 82% above the Connecticut Medicaid fee-for-service rate of $13.46 per 15 min.