Major changes are shaking up Florida’s Medicaid system—and many families are already feeling the impact. With the introduction of a new Medicaid managed care structure and reassignments happening across the state, thousands of Florida residents are being switched to new Medicaid plans. For families navigating Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) therapy, this transition can be overwhelming, especially when continuity of care is at stake.
Fortunately, Mestre Behavior, a leading ABA therapy provider in Miami, is already contracted and in-network with many of the newly approved Medicaid Managed Care (MMC) providers—giving our clients and prospective families a huge head start in maintaining uninterrupted care for their children.
What’s Changing in Medicaid?
Florida’s Medicaid system is transitioning to a new managed care model, officially selecting eight Medicaid Managed Care (MMC) companies (plus one special children’s plan) to take over service delivery across the state. These plans are responsible for managing your care, provider networks, and authorizations.
Here are the Medicaid Managed Care plans Florida now uses:
- Aetna Better Health
- Humana
- Florida Community Care
- United Healthcare
- Community Care Plan
- Sunshine Health
- Simply Healthcare
- Molina Healthcare
- Children’s Medical Services (CMS) — administered through Sunshine Health for children with special needs
As a result of this shift, many families are being automatically reassigned to different plans, and many providers are choosing not to continue with Medicaid due to contract changes, reimbursement concerns, or network realignment.
Mestre Behavior Is Already In-Network
In this rapidly changing landscape, Mestre Behavior is proud to be contracted and fully in-network with six of the leading Medicaid providers, including:
- Children’s Medical Services (CMS)
- Molina Healthcare
- Simply Healthcare
- Sunshine Health
- Community Care Plan
- United Healthcare
That means if your child is reassigned to one of these plans—or if you’ve already been notified of a plan change—you can continue receiving expert ABA therapy from Mestre Behavior with no interruption in care.
Why This Matters for Families
This transition is creating confusion for many families, especially those who rely on consistent therapy for children with autism spectrum disorder (ASD). Some of the most common challenges families are facing include:
- Receiving notices that their child’s current therapy provider is no longer in-network
- Needing to search for a new ABA provider on short notice
- Delays in authorizations for ongoing care
- Concern about re-establishing trust and rapport with a new therapy team
But if you’re working with Mestre Behavior, you’re already ahead. Our team has been proactively adapting to these changes and maintaining strong partnerships with major Medicaid plans to ensure smooth service for our clients.
About Mestre Behavior
Mestre Behavior is a trusted ABA therapy center based in Miami, offering individualized, compassionate, evidence-based services for children with autism and other developmental delays. Our team specializes in:
- Early Intensive Behavioral Intervention (EIBI)
- Full-day and after-school therapy programs
- Home and school-based ABA services
- Parent coaching and IEP support
We are committed to making high-quality therapy accessible and affordable for every family, which is why we work hard to stay in-network with the providers that serve our community.
What to Do If You’re Unsure About Your Plan
If you’re not sure which Medicaid Managed Care plan your child is enrolled in—or whether you’re eligible for services through Mestre Behavior—we’re here to help.
Call us today at 305-668-8644 or click here to schedule a consultation. We’ll walk you through the process, verify your insurance, and help you determine the next steps.
Final Thoughts
Medicaid’s new managed care structure may be causing concern, but it doesn’t have to disrupt your child’s care. At Mestre Behavior, we’ve prepared for this change and remain a stable, supportive resource for South Florida families. If you’re searching for an in-network ABA provider under Florida’s new Medicaid system, look no further—we’re already in place and ready to help.
