Funding & Coverage
We Work With Your Funding
Hope, Inc. accepts most many insurance plans, is an approved vendor for three Regional Centers, and accepts Self Determination Program. Our intake team coordinates your funding verification and authorization — so you can be assured coverage will be secured.
How We're Funded
Three Ways to Access Services
Most families qualify for one or more of these funding sources. Our team will help you identify the right path.
Health Insurance
Most commercial insurance plans are required by California law to cover ABA therapy for autism. We accept most major carriers and handle all prior authorizations.
See accepted plansRegional Center Funding
California Regional Centers fund ABA services for individuals with qualifying developmental disabilities. Hope, Inc. is an approved vendor for three Regional Centers.
See Regional CentersSelf-Determination Program
The SDP gives Regional Center clients an individual budget to direct their own services. Choose Hope, Inc. as your ABA provider and take control of your care.
Learn about SDPAccepted Insurance Plans
Under California's SB 946 and federal law, most commercial insurance plans must cover ABA therapy for individuals diagnosed with autism spectrum disorder. We work with most major carriers and handle all prior authorization requests on your behalf.
Not sure if your plan is accepted? Call us or submit a contact form and we'll verify your benefits within 1–2 business days — completely free.
Plans We Accept
Don't see your plan? Call us at (626) 555-0100 — we may still be able to help.
Approved Regional Center Vendor
Hope, Inc. is an approved ABA therapy vendor for three California Regional Centers. If your loved one is a Regional Center client, services may be funded at little or no cost to your family.
SGPRC
San Gabriel Pomona Regional Center
San Gabriel Valley & Pomona
Serving individuals with developmental disabilities in the San Gabriel Valley and Pomona areas. Hope, Inc. is an approved ABA vendor for SGPRC clients.
ELARC
East Los Angeles Regional Center
East Los Angeles & surrounding communities
Providing services to individuals in the East Los Angeles area. Hope, Inc. works directly with ELARC service coordinators to authorize and deliver ABA therapy.
IRC
Inland Regional Center
San Bernardino & Riverside Counties
Supporting individuals in the Inland Empire region. Hope, Inc. is a certified vendor for IRC-funded ABA services across San Bernardino and Riverside counties.
New to Regional Centers?
If your loved one has not yet been assessed by a Regional Center, we can help you understand the intake process. Regional Center services are available to California residents with qualifying developmental disabilities — including autism, intellectual disabilities, and Down syndrome — at no cost based on income.
Contact us and we'll walk you through the steps to get connected with your local Regional Center.
You Choose. You Direct. We Support.
California's Self-Determination Program (SDP) gives Regional Center clients an individual budget to choose their own providers and services. Instead of the Regional Center assigning services, you decide what support you need — and who provides it.
Hope, Inc. is an approved SDP provider. If you're enrolled in the Self-Determination Program, you can select us as your ABA therapy provider and we'll work directly with your Financial Management Services (FMS) agency.
- Approved SDP provider
- Work with your Financial Management Services (FMS) agency
- Flexible scheduling and service delivery
- Person-centered, goal-driven ABA therapy
- Coordination with your support team
Getting Started
How the Process Works
From your first call to your first session — here's what to expect.
Contact Our Intake Team
Call us or fill out our contact form. Our intake specialists are available Monday–Friday to answer your questions and begin the process.
Insurance or Funding Verification
We verify your insurance benefits or Regional Center/SDP funding at no cost to you. We handle all the paperwork and authorization requests.
Diagnostic Documentation
We'll let you know what documentation is needed (typically a diagnosis from a licensed professional). We can help guide you if you don't have one yet.
Assessment & Treatment Plan
A BCBA conducts an initial assessment and develops a personalized treatment plan. This is submitted to your insurer or Regional Center for authorization.
Services Begin
Once authorized, therapy sessions are scheduled at a time and location that works for your family — home, clinic, or community.
Frequently Asked Questions
Have a question not answered here? Call us at (626) 555-0100 — we're happy to help.
Let's Verify Your Coverage — Free
Our intake team will confirm your insurance benefits or Regional Center funding and walk you through every next step at no cost.