ABA Centers of America Continues to Shed Jobs
By Chris Larson | August 5, 2026
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ABA Centers of America has continued to trim its workforce since announcing layoffs in June. Over the summer, the company has made at least three moves to eliminate employees from its workforce following the termination of its relationship with Optum.
- Early June: Layoffs across various roles.
- Mid-June: Termination of all behavior technicians without an RBT credential within 90 days of hiring.
- Late July: Layoffs of several clinic executive directors, consolidating leadership into a regional model; elimination of the lead RBT role.
People familiar with the matter also report that the company shut down its Ohio operations (formerly known as ABA Centers of Ohio), and its website and social media are currently unavailable.
Unclear Impact and Reasons: The exact number of impacted employees and underlying reasons for these changes remain unknown, as the company has declined to comment.
"ABA Centers remains fully committed to the families and communities we serve… Every center remains open and continues to be overseen by qualified, trained leaders and staff members." – Spokesperson, ABA Centers of America
Industry Challenges: These developments come amidst described challenges for the company, including revenue loss from a major payer source (Optum) and difficulty paying bills on time. Local staff struggled with vendor orders and unavailable marketing materials due to financial constraints.
Following an all-hands meeting in May, local staff initiated a parent contact campaign to pressure Optum and reprocess claims. However, insights into the company’s financial status and payer relations were kept at the corporate level.