MedicaidAdministrativeMedium impact
Virtual Training Available for Intensive Behavioral Therapy (IBT) and Family-Based Behavioral Treatment (FBT)
Missouri Medicaid (MO HealthNet)·MO · Psychiatry·Provider Notice
Effective date
Mar 5, 2026
We identified it
Jun 20, 2026
Summary
Virtual training programs are now available through University of Missouri and Washington University for providers to meet certification requirements for Intensive Behavioral Therapy (IBT) and Family-Based Behavioral Treatment (FBT) under the Biopsychosocial Treatment of Obesity program. This affects billing eligibility for providers who need specialist certification to deliver these services.
Action Required
Immediately: Billing team should identify providers delivering IBT/FBT services who may need certification. Share training information with licensed behavioral health providers and registered dietitian nutritionists who lack required experience. Providers must complete virtual training and obtain certification to continue billing for these services. Track provider certification status to ensure billing compliance.