Webinar, January 28th, 2026, with the Massachusetts Down Sndrome Congres. Join the Massachusetts Down Syndrome Congress (MDSC) and the Insurance Resource Center at UMass Chan Medical School for a collaborative webinar designed for ABA Service Providers.
* This webinar will provide an overview of An Act Relative to Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA)—a landmark Massachusetts law that expands access to in-home ABA services for individuals with Down syndrome.
* For the first time, fully insured health plans and MassHealth (up to age 21) will be required to cover in-home ABA services for children with a single diagnosis of Down syndrome. The law takes effect in January 2026.
This session will cover:
-The purpose, scope, and implementation timeline of the new law
-What the legislation means for ABA providers and service delivery
-Key considerations when working with individuals with Down syndrome
-How ABA can support skill development, independence, and quality of life
-Insurance coverage details and practical guidance for accessing reimbursement
-Resources to support providers new to this population.
To register visit https://mdsc.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_Rz-vJDBMQWG54ydLFIM9rA#/registration or contact (781) 221-0024 or mdsc@mdsc.org 
