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Keystone Achievements - Colorado Springs

5526 N. Academy Blvd Suite 109, Colorado Springs, CO 80918

About Keystone Achievements - Colorado Springs

Keystone Achievements provides center-based ABA therapy in Colorado Springs, Colorado. Its programs serve preschoolers, school-age children and teens. Insurance options include Medicaid (Health First Colorado), Blue Cross Blue Shield, UnitedHealthcare, Aetna and other plans.

Keystone Achievements is one of 17 ABA provider profiles based in Colorado Springs on Colorado ABA. Its listing says it offers center-based ABA and serves preschoolers, school-age children and teens.

Keystone Achievements - Colorado Springs at a glance

Listed service: ABA therapy
Ages served: Ages 3-5 (preschool) · 6 to 12 · 13 to 17
Care settings: Centers & Clinics
Insurance: Medicaid, BCBS, UHC, Private Pay, Aetna, Cigna, Tricare
Languages: Not listed
Medicaid: Accepted
Telehealth: Not available

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

Where sessions happen

Keystone Achievements - Colorado Springs offers one care setting.

Center-based ABA

Sessions happen at the provider’s location. Centers usually have a structured space and learning materials, and children practice skills alongside other children.

Ages served

Keystone Achievements - Colorado Springs serves these age ranges:

Ages 3-5 (preschool)
6 to 12
13 to 17

That covers 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

Keystone Achievements accepts Medicaid. In Colorado, Medicaid is called Health First Colorado. Ask whether Keystone Achievements works with your specific plan and how authorization is handled.

Other plans and payment options

Blue Cross Blue Shield
UnitedHealthcare
Private Pay
Aetna
Cigna
TRICARE

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.

Location and service area

Keystone Achievements - Colorado Springs lists its location as 5526 N. Academy Blvd Suite 109, Colorado Springs, CO 80918.

Ask about the service area, parking and drop-off before your first visit. Compare all 17 ABA providers in Colorado Springs →

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 and warned 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

These are the usual steps with most ABA providers. Ask Keystone Achievements - Colorado Springs how its process works.

Reach outContact Keystone Achievements 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) usually meets your child and family to assess skills and agree on 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 Keystone Achievements - Colorado Springs

Do you currently have openings for a child my child’s age? The listing covers preschoolers, school-age children and teens.
Are you in network with my Health First Colorado plan, and how long does authorization usually take?
Where is your center, and what does a typical day look like there?
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?

Guides for Colorado families

How Health First Colorado covers ABA therapyHow Health First Colorado covers ABA for kids 20 and under: referral, prior authorization steps, costs, appeal deadlines, CHP+ and the CES waiver.
In-home or center-based ABA in Colorado: how to chooseHow in-home, center-based and telehealth ABA differ in Colorado: hours, Medicaid settings, clinic licensing, school sessions and questions to ask.
Colorado’s new ABA licensing law: what HB26-1425 means for familiesHB26-1425 licenses ABA clinics by August 2027 and behavior analysts by July 2028. What changes, what the 2026 federal audit found and what to ask providers.
Finding ABA therapy in Colorado Springs: a local guide for familiesColorado Springs ABA guide: El Paso County Early Intervention, school Child Find, Medicaid and TRICARE rules and nearby Fountain and Monument.

Keystone Achievements - Colorado Springs: frequently asked questions

Does Keystone Achievements accept Medicaid?

Yes. Keystone Achievements accepts Medicaid (Health First Colorado). Confirm that it works with your specific plan and has current openings.

What insurance does Keystone Achievements accept?

Keystone Achievements accepts Medicaid (Health First Colorado), Blue Cross Blue Shield, UnitedHealthcare, Private Pay, Aetna, Cigna and TRICARE. Coverage depends on your exact plan, so confirm with the provider and your insurer.

Does Keystone Achievements offer in-home ABA therapy?

In-home ABA isn’t listed. Keystone Achievements offers center-based services.

What ages does Keystone Achievements serve?

Keystone Achievements serves these age ranges: Ages 3-5 (preschool); 6 to 12; 13 to 17. Confirm current openings for your child’s age.

Does Keystone Achievements offer telehealth?

Keystone Achievements doesn’t offer telehealth.

Where is Keystone Achievements located?

Keystone Achievements lists its location as 5526 N. Academy Blvd Suite 109, Colorado Springs, CO 80918. There are 16 other ABA provider profiles in Colorado Springs on Colorado ABA.

How do I get started with Keystone Achievements?

Contact Keystone Achievements directly, or request information through Colorado ABA. It’s free, and we review requests before sharing them with any provider.