As the end of the year approaches, it's a great time to start planning for the year ahead! With holidays, school breaks, and possible insurance changes coming up, a little preparation now can help your family start 2027 with confidence.

At ACES, we want to help make sure your child's ABA therapy continues as smoothly as possible. Whether your insurance is changing or your family has holiday plans, here are a few important reminders to help you prepare.

Is Your Health Insurance Changing in 2027?

Many health insurance plans renew or change on January 1. If your family is expecting any changes to your coverage, it's important to let your ACES clinical team know as soon as possible.

Common insurance changes include:

• Switching to a new health insurance provider
• Changes to your current insurance plan or benefits
• New insurance coverage through an employer
• Changes to Medicaid or other health plan eligibility
• Changes to your primary or secondary insurance coverage

Even if your new insurance doesn't begin until January 1, sharing your updated information early gives our team more time to prepare.

Why Updating Your Insurance Information Matters

ABA therapy often requires approval, also called authorization, from your health insurance provider. When your insurance changes or your current authorization is nearing its end, additional steps may be needed to continue services.

By sharing your updated insurance information as soon as it's available, our team can:

• Verify your benefits: Review your new coverage and benefits for ABA therapy.
• Coordinate your care: Help plan for any changes that may affect your child's services.
• Prepare necessary documentation: Determine whether an updated assessment, treatment plan, or other information is required.
• Request insurance authorization: Submit the necessary requests to your insurance provider to help avoid delays in care.

The earlier we receive your information, the more time we have to help coordinate a smooth transition.

Planning Holiday Travel or Time Away?

Insurance changes aren't the only thing to keep in mind as the holidays approach!

If your family is planning a vacation, traveling, taking an extended school break, or scheduling time away from ABA therapy, please let your ACES clinical team know in advance.

Holiday schedules can affect when your child's reassessment takes place, even if your insurance is staying the same.

By communicating your plans early, your clinical team can schedule any needed reassessment activities ahead of time and help reduce the risk of delays when your current authorization ends.

Start the New Year With One Less Thing to Worry About

We know there's a lot to think about during the holiday season. Updating your insurance information early is one simple step you can take to help your child continue receiving the care and support they need.

Whether your insurance is changing on January 1 or later in 2027, we're here to help you navigate the process.

Have new insurance information? Let us know!

Complete our insurance update form as soon as you receive your new insurance details. Our team will review your information and help coordinate the next steps to support continuity of care.

Update Your Insurance Information

We look forward to another year of learning, growth, and meaningful progress together!