Aetna ABA reimbursement rates in Massachusetts
For ABA therapy by a technician (97153), Aetna's median in Massachusetts is $18.10 per 15 min, or $72.40 an hour, from 20 published rates. That is 11% above Massachusetts Medicaid ($16.37).
- 97153 median
- $18.10per 15 min
- 97155 median
- $24.60per 15 min
- Files
- October 2026
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Aetna vs Massachusetts Medicaid and TRICARE
For protocol modification by the analyst (97155), Aetna's median in Massachusetts is $24.60 per 15 min, or $98.40 an hour, from 21 published rates. That is 20% below Massachusetts Medicaid ($30.73). Aetna pays 1.36 times as much for analyst time as for technician time in Massachusetts. Figures come from Aetna's October 2026 price-transparency files.
| Code | Aetna median | Per hour | Massachusetts Medicaid | TRICARE | Rates (n) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 97153One-on-one ABA therapy by a technician | $18.10per 15 min | $72.40 | $16.37 | — | 2081 providers |
| 97155ABA therapy led by the analyst (plan adjusted in session) | $24.60per 15 min | $98.40 | $30.73 | — | 2181 providers |
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Frequently asked questions
What does Aetna pay for 97153 in Massachusetts?
The median of Aetna's published Massachusetts rates for 97153 is $18.10 per 15 min ($72.40 per hour), from 20 rates and 81 providers in the October 2026 files.
What does Aetna pay for 97155 in Massachusetts?
The median of Aetna's published Massachusetts rates for 97155 is $24.60 per 15 min ($98.40 per hour), from 21 rates and 81 providers in the October 2026 files.
Does Aetna pay more than Massachusetts Medicaid for ABA?
For 97153, Aetna's median is 11% above the Massachusetts Medicaid fee-for-service rate of $16.37 per 15 min.