ABA THERAPY · DENVER, COLORADO

Blue Hive ABA - Colorado

7535 E Hampden Ave, Denver, CO 80231

About Blue Hive ABA - Colorado

Blue Hive ABA - Colorado offers in-home and school-based ABA therapy in Denver, Colorado. Its programs serve toddlers, preschoolers, school-age children and teens. Insurance options include Medicaid (Health First Colorado) and Blue Cross Blue Shield. Blue Hive ABA - Colorado also lists telehealth and Spanish-language services.

Blue Hive ABA - Colorado is one of 19 ABA provider profiles in Denver on Colorado ABA. The details below cover how sessions work, who is served, insurance and what to expect when you reach out.

Blue Hive ABA - Colorado at a glance

Listed service: ABA therapy
Ages served: Ages 0–2 (infants & toddlers) · Ages 3–5 (preschool) · Ages 6–10 (elementary) · Ages 11–13 (middle school) · Ages 14–17 (high school)
Care settings: In-Home · School-Based
Insurance: Medicaid, BCBS
Languages: English, Spanish
Medicaid: Accepted
Telehealth: Available

Details come from the provider and can change. Confirm openings and coverage when you reach out. Suggest a correction.

Where sessions happen

Blue Hive ABA - Colorado offers 2 care settings, plus telehealth. Here’s what each one means for your family.

In-home ABA

Sessions happen at your home. Therapists can work on everyday routines such as mealtimes, play, dressing and bedtime, and it is easy for parents and siblings to take part.

School-based support

Therapists may support your child during the school day, working with teachers and the school team so skills carry over to the classroom.

Telehealth

Some services happen over video. Telehealth is often used for parent and caregiver coaching and check-ins between in-person sessions.

Ages served

Blue Hive ABA - Colorado serves these age ranges:

Ages 0–2 (infants & toddlers)
Ages 3–5 (preschool)
Ages 6–10 (elementary)
Ages 11–13 (middle school)
Ages 14–17 (high school)

That covers toddlers (under 3), preschoolers (3–5), school-age children (6–12), teens (13–17). Ask whether there are openings for your child’s age right now, since availability can differ by age group and setting.

Insurance and payment

Blue Hive ABA - Colorado accepts Medicaid. In Colorado, Medicaid is called Health First Colorado. Ask whether Blue Hive ABA - Colorado works with your specific plan and how authorization is handled.

Other plans and payment options

Blue Cross Blue Shield

Before starting, ask the provider to verify your benefits. Many plans require an autism diagnosis and prior authorization for ABA, and your costs depend on your deductible, copays and plan rules.

Languages

Languages besides English: Spanish.

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Location and service area

Blue Hive ABA - Colorado lists its location as 7535 E Hampden Ave, Denver, CO 80231.

For in-home sessions, ask whether Blue Hive ABA - Colorado travels to your neighborhood and how far its team goes from Denver. Compare all 19 ABA providers in Denver →

What’s changed for Colorado families

June 2026
Colorado now requires ABA providers to be licensed
HB26-1425, signed June 3, 2026, requires ABA providers to apply for professional licensure, with fingerprint-based background checks for providers and staff. It also sets up licensing for ABA facilities and requires a clinic facing a negative licensing action to notify the families it serves.
What to ask: Ask any provider whether it has applied for its Colorado ABA license.
Source: Colorado governor’s joint release on HB26-1425 ↗ (opens in a new tab)
February 2026
Federal audit flags Colorado Medicaid ABA billing
A U.S. Health and Human Services Inspector General audit (A-09-24-02004) found at least $77.8 million in improper fee-for-service Medicaid payments for children’s ABA in 2022 and 2023, tied to documentation, billing and credentialing problems. It recommends more guidance for providers and regular payment reviews.
What to ask: Expect more paperwork checks. Ask your provider how it documents sessions and supervision.
Source: HHS Office of Inspector General ↗ (opens in a new tab)
Late 2025
Proposed Medicaid rate cuts for pediatric behavioral therapy
The Governor’s 2026–27 budget proposal included reducing Medicaid reimbursement for pediatric behavioral therapies, including ABA. Families and providers rallied at the Capitol in November 2025, warning that some clinics could close.
What to ask: Ask providers whether rate changes have affected their openings or hours.
Source: Colorado Public Radio ↗ (opens in a new tab)

What to expect when you reach out

Most ABA providers follow similar steps. Confirm the exact process with Blue Hive ABA - Colorado.

Reach outContact Blue Hive ABA - Colorado by phone, through its website or with a request through Colorado ABA. Share your child’s age, your insurance and the days and times that could work.
Insurance checkThe provider usually verifies your benefits. Many plans require an autism diagnosis and prior authorization before ABA can start, so have your diagnostic report ready if you have one.
AssessmentA Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA) typically meets your child and family to understand strengths, needs and goals.
Treatment planThe BCBA recommends goals, weekly hours and a setting. The plan is often sent to your insurer for approval.
Getting startedOnce approved, the provider schedules sessions and introduces your child’s team. Ask how parents take part from the start.

Questions to ask Blue Hive ABA - Colorado

Do you currently have openings for a child my child’s age? The listing covers toddlers, preschoolers, school-age children and teens.
Are you in network with my Health First Colorado plan, and how long does authorization usually take?
Do you provide in-home sessions at my address in or near Denver?
Is there a waitlist, and how long is it right now?
Have you applied for your Colorado ABA license under the 2026 licensing law (HB26-1425)?
How many hours per week do you usually recommend, and how are schedules set?
Who supervises my child’s program, and how often does the BCBA see my child?
How do parents and caregivers take part, and how will we see progress?
Which parts of the program can happen by telehealth?
Can sessions or parent meetings happen in Spanish?

Guides for Colorado families

How Health First Colorado Covers ABA TherapyHow Health First Colorado covers ABA for kids 20 and under: prior authorization, what providers submit, what to do after a denial and the CES waiver.
In-Home or Center-Based ABA in Colorado: How to ChooseHow in-home, center-based and telehealth ABA differ for Colorado families, with questions to ask and live counts of providers offering each.
Colorado’s New ABA Licensing Law: What HB26-1425 Means for FamiliesColorado now requires ABA providers to apply for licensure. What HB26-1425 changes, what the 2026 federal audit found and what to ask providers.

Blue Hive ABA - Colorado: frequently asked questions

Does Blue Hive ABA - Colorado accept Medicaid?

Yes. Blue Hive ABA - Colorado accepts Medicaid (Health First Colorado). Confirm that it works with your specific plan and has current openings.

What insurance does Blue Hive ABA - Colorado accept?

Blue Hive ABA - Colorado accepts Medicaid (Health First Colorado) and Blue Cross Blue Shield. Coverage depends on your exact plan, so confirm with the provider and your insurer.

Does Blue Hive ABA - Colorado offer in-home ABA therapy?

Yes. Blue Hive ABA - Colorado offers in-home ABA in the Denver area. Ask whether it serves your address.

What ages does Blue Hive ABA - Colorado serve?

Blue Hive ABA - Colorado serves these age ranges: Ages 0–2 (infants & toddlers); Ages 3–5 (preschool); Ages 6–10 (elementary); Ages 11–13 (middle school); Ages 14–17 (high school). Confirm current openings for your child’s age.

Does Blue Hive ABA - Colorado offer telehealth?

Yes. Blue Hive ABA - Colorado offers telehealth. Ask which services are remote and which happen in person.

Where is Blue Hive ABA - Colorado located?

Blue Hive ABA - Colorado lists its location as 7535 E Hampden Ave, Denver, CO 80231. There are 18 other ABA provider profiles in Denver on Colorado ABA.

How do I get started with Blue Hive ABA - Colorado?

Contact Blue Hive ABA - Colorado directly through its website, or request information through Colorado ABA. It’s free, and we review requests before sharing them with any provider.