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Cambridge City Council Unanimously Urges MassHealth to Reform Autism Care

March 3, 2025

The Cambridge City Council in a 9-0 vote, approved a resolution that urges MassHealth to acknowledge assistant level Board Certified Behavioral Analysts who are licensed by the Department of Public Health.

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Medford City Council Saw No Opposition to Push MassHealth to Reform Autism Care

April 8, 2025

After a 6 – 0 – 1 vote, Medford is now the second city to approve a resolution that urges MassHealth to acknowledge assistant level Board Certified Behavioral Analysts who are licensed by the Department of Public Health.

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MPAAQ Applauds SD 3035 & HD 4876 Mandating Regular Reviews of ABA Medicaid Rates

August 4, 2025

Boston, MA, – Massachusetts Providers for ABA Access and Quality (MPAAQ) celebrates the filing of two pivotal pieces of legislation—Senate Docket 3035 (SD 3035) and House Docket 4876 (HD 4876)—championed by Senator Michael Moore and Representative Christine Barber.

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New Statewide Association Launches to Advance Access and Quality in Autism Services

August 25, 2025

Boston, MA, – Massachusetts Providers for ABA Access and Quality (MPAAQ) announced the formation of a statewide trade association representing organizations dedicated to providing high-quality Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) therapy to individuals with autism and related conditions.

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Somerville City Council Becomes the Third to Urge MassHealth to Reform Autism Care

October 1, 2025

Somerville, MA, – Council pushes MassHealth to address 2,000-3,000 children unable to receive care and the healthcare worker crisis

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