Georgia agrees to a 3% increase for ABA services
A first step. We're pressing for reimbursement that reflects the real cost of care.
APGAutism Providers
of Georgia
One voice for Georgia's ABA providers at the Capitol, at DCH and with every Medicaid CMO.
How APG works
One voice, four goals, seven ways we deliver
Autism Providers of Georgia (APG) is a 501(c)(6) professional association that serves and advocates for autism therapy providers across the state, to protect and strengthen access to quality care for Georgians on the autism spectrum.
Goal 1Fair & sustainable reimbursement
Goal 2Transparent regulatory processes
Goal 3Stable Medicaid CMO policies
Goal 4Quality care for Georgia families
What we do for our members
Select a stepStep 01
Legislative monitoring & advocacy
We track relevant bills, resolutions and budget provisions before the Georgia General Assembly that affect autism services, ABA reimbursement and Medicaid policy, and represent APG's positions to lawmakers.
Step 02
Medicaid policy & CMO monitoring
We monitor DCH actions, CMO contract and rate changes, and formal notices affecting reimbursement methodologies, credentialing rules and policy.
Step 03
Regulatory & agency engagement
We represent members' interests before DCH and other state agencies by submitting formal comments on proposed rate methodologies, credentialing rules and administrative policy changes.
Step 04
Provider data coordination
We design, distribute and analyze member surveys that document the scope and impact of policy or payer actions, and turn the findings into advocacy positions.
Step 05
Coalition & stakeholder relations
We identify and cultivate relationships with allied organizations, legislators and other stakeholders whose support strengthens our advocacy positions.
Step 06
Testimony & public communications
We prepare testimony, talking points and written materials for legislative hearings, agency comment periods and press engagement on behalf of APG.
Step 07
Member communications & alerts
We provide regular, timely updates, including legislative tracking summaries, regulatory alerts and CMO transitions.
What members get
Direct representationA dedicated voice before the General Assembly, DCH and Medicaid CMOs.
Early policy alertsEarly notice of legislative, regulatory and payer changes.
Stronger advocacyCollective responses to rate disputes and policy challenges.
Greater influenceA unified provider voice carries more weight.
Benchmarking & dataStatewide insights to understand trends and decide well.
Professional networkConnect with ABA providers across Georgia.
Together, we shape autism policy for Georgia.
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Latest updates
What's changed for Georgia providers
GAMMIS now processes with BCBA certification alone
Not yet licensed? Upload your certification to both fields, then file a Change of Information Form once licensed.
Membership
Together, we shape autism policy for Georgia.
Join the provider organizations and clinicians who give ABA a unified voice at the Capitol, at DCH and with every Medicaid CMO.
- Direct representation at the Capitol
- Early alerts on rate and policy changes
- Statewide benchmarking and data