Frequently Asked Questions
Does insurance cover ABA services in Shrewsbury, MA?
In most cases, yes. Cortica is in-network with many major health insurance plans, and our Shrewsbury team verifies your coverage, checks eligibility and benefits, and handles authorizations directly with your insurer. Coverage can vary by plan type, home state, and which services your child receives.
Before care begins we provide a benefits check and a cost estimate, so you know what to expect. Self-pay options are available if your plan is not in-network.
How do I know which autism therapy is best for my child?
Your child's care team recommends it, so you do not have to work it out alone. During the initial evaluation at our Shrewsbury center, a Cortica pediatrician or neurologist assesses your child's strengths and areas of need, then recommends the combination of therapies that fits their goals.
That plan may include ABA therapy, speech-language therapy, occupational therapy, medical care, or mental health counseling, and it is adjusted as your child progresses.
How can I schedule autism therapy for my child at the location nearest me?
Start by scheduling a Welcome Visit with our Shrewsbury, MA center. It is a comprehensive consultation designed to give you clarity and direction from day one: our specialists listen to your child's story, complete a developmental and medical review, and send you away with a personalized roadmap for care.
We typically do not have a waitlist for welcome visits, medical visits, developmental therapy evaluations, or ABA assessments, so care can usually begin soon after.
Does Cortica Care in Shrewsbury, MA only treat autism?
No. Our Shrewsbury center specializes in autism care, but we support a broad range of neurodiverse children and teens, including those with developmental delay, ADHD, epilepsy, genetic syndromes, and sensory processing differences.
Our pediatricians, neurologists, therapists, and counselors work together in one place, so children with more than one diagnosis can be cared for by a single coordinated team.
Does my child need an autism diagnosis before receiving treatment at Cortica Care in Shrewsbury, MA?
No. You do not need a diagnosis before coming to us. Cortica's pediatricians, pediatric neurologists, and nurse practitioners provide autism evaluations in-house at our Shrewsbury center, often virtually during your Telehealth Welcome Visit, so there is no need to seek a diagnosis from another provider first.
It is worth knowing that insurers almost always require a formal autism diagnosis before they will cover ABA therapy. If your child does not have one yet, an evaluation is usually the first step.
What autism spectrum therapies do you offer in your Shrewsbury, MA location?
Our Shrewsbury, MA center offers autism diagnostic evaluations, brain-based ABA therapy, the Jumpstart early intervention program for children five and under, developmental therapies including speech-language and occupational therapy, medical care, and mental health counseling.
Because these services share one location and one care team, your child's clinicians communicate regularly about their treatment plan rather than working in isolation.
What insurance plans is Cortica Shrewsbury, MA in-network with?
Our Shrewsbury, MA center is in-network with Aetna, Blue Cross Blue Shield, WellSense Health Plan, Cigna, Evernorth Behavioral Health, Fallon Health, Harvard Pilgrim Health Plan, Mass General Brigham Health Plan, MassHealth, Tufts Health Plan, Tufts Health Public Plans, United Healthcare, Optum Behavioral Health, and Wellpoint. We are also in-network with BeHealthy Partnership for behavioral health services only.
Plan participation can change, and coverage varies by plan type and by the services your child receives. Our team verifies your specific benefits with your insurer before care begins, and self-pay options are available if your plan is not listed.
