Florida's ABA Therapy Crisis | Orlando News

Florida’s ABA therapy spending has soared to $6.57 billion over two years—more than any other state—fueling urgent debates over access, funding, and care quality. As the state shifted from direct payments to managed care, providers now negotiate contracts, leaving some out of network or halting services entirely. Families face crushing wait times and fear disruptions to critical care as kids return to school. A legislative task force is racing to deliver solutions by October, examining best practices, authorization limits, and program integrity. Meanwhile, pediatricians are challenging state payment cuts in court, arguing new rates were improperly set. The stakes are high: balancing essential care with fiscal responsibility in a system under strain. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/d1499e01c451458a