- Blue Cross Blue Shield of IL
- Cigna
- UnitedHealth Group/Optum
What to Expect When You Enroll at Stride
Welcome! Stride Autism Centers provides center-based ABA therapy for children ages 2–6 with autism. We’re here to make the enrollment process as smooth and simple as possible—for you and your child.
Getting Started Is Easy
Step 1: Fill out our short eligibility form or call our intake specialists
Click here to answer a few quick questions about your child or contact our intake specialists at (515) 207-5251.
Step 2: Schedule your intake call to learn about the program and see if it’s a fit
If the program is a fit, we’ll email you a link to book a call with one of our intake specialists. Either way, we will provide you with useful resources. We’re here to help!
Step 3: Complete an assessment and tour the center
After your intake call, we’ll invite you to meet with a Clinic Director for a full assessment. We’ll also offer an optional tour of your nearest Stride center to get to know us better.
Our team is available to support and answer any questions throughout the entire process.
We Help You With Insurance
Don’t worry—our team will guide you through the insurance process step by step. We work directly with your provider to make things easier.
We are In-Network with a Variety of Insurance Providers
Most insurers cover ABA therapy for autism treatment when medically necessary. In certain cases, we can provide out-of-network services. We also accept Medicaid in states with ABA coverage, as we believe every child deserves access to quality treatment.
We accept the following insurance:
- Wellmark (BCBS of IA)
- UnityPoint Accountable Care
- UnitedHealth Group/Optum
- Cigna
- Iowa Medicaid
- Iowa Total Care
- Amerigroup (IA Medicaid)
- Molina Healthcare
- Nebraska Blue (BCBS of NE)
- Nebraska Total Care
- Healthy Blue
- Molina Healthcare
- Iowa Total Care
- United Community Plan
- UnitedHealth Group/Optum
Other major insurers accepted
- Avera
- Medicaid
- Sanford
- Wellmark (BCBS of SD)
Other major insurers accepted
We’re Here to Support You
From the first form to your first day at Stride, our team is here to help. Our goal is to make the process simple, supportive, and stress-free.
Have questions? Contact us — we’re happy to help.
