Yes. TRICARE covers applied behavior analysis (ABA) for eligible beneficiaries diagnosed with autism spectrum disorder through its Comprehensive Autism Care Demonstration (ACD), which currently runs through December 31, 2028. ACES works with TRICARE and verifies your family's benefits for you.

Complete our Start Here form or call (855) 223-7123. Our intake team will verify your TRICARE benefits, help you understand the referral and authorization steps, and schedule your child's clinical assessment.

Complete our Start Here form or call (855) 223-7123. Our intake team will verify your TRICARE benefits, help you understand the referral and authorization steps, and schedule your child's clinical assessment.

TRICARE requires a definitive autism diagnosis from a TRICARE-authorized provider, a completed DSM-5 diagnostic checklist, and a referral for ABA from your child's primary care manager or diagnosing specialist. Active duty families also need to enroll in the Exceptional Family Member Program (EFMP) and register for the Extended Care Health Option (ECHO). Our TRICARE referral and diagnosis guide walks through each step.

If you're PCSing to an area ACES serves, let your care team know as early as possible. We'll help coordinate the transition so your child's care continues with as little gap as possible. New TRICARE authorizations may be needed for your new location, and our team will help you through that process.

ACES serves military families in Colorado Springs, CO; San Antonio (Alamo Ranch), TX; Lakewood, WA; San Diego, CA; Aiea, HI; and Fairfield, CA, with additional centers across Arizona, California, Colorado, Hawaii, North Carolina, Oklahoma, Texas and Washington.