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COVID-19: Registered Behavior Technician - Update

Missouri Medicaid (MO HealthNet)·MO · Psychiatry·Provider Notice
Effective date
Mar 1, 2020
We identified it
Jun 20, 2026
Days to comply
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Summary

Missouri Medicaid (MO HealthNet Division) continues to waive the Registered Behavior Technician (RBT) exam requirement for technicians providing behavioral health services during the COVID-19 Public Health Emergency. Technicians who meet all other requirements but haven't taken the RBT exam can still provide billable services.

Action Required

Action needed
Immediately: Behavioral health practices in Missouri should verify that technicians providing services meet all RBT requirements except the exam. Update credentialing documentation to reflect the waiver status. Contact mhd.covid19@dss.mo.gov for specific billing questions related to this accommodation during the Public Health Emergency.

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