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COVID-19: Registered Behavior Technician
Missouri Medicaid (MO HealthNet)·MO · Psychiatry·Provider Notice
Effective date
Mar 20, 2020
We identified it
Jun 20, 2026
Summary
MO HealthNet Division is temporarily waiving the RBT exam requirement for Registered Behavior Technician credentials due to COVID-19 testing center closures. Technicians who meet all other requirements can now work under licensed behavior analyst supervision without having passed the RBT exam, provided the supervisory relationship is documented in writing.
Action Required
Immediately: For Missouri Medicaid behavioral health services, ensure all technicians working without RBT certification have documented supervisory relationships with licensed behavior analysts in writing. Billing team should verify supervision documentation is in place before processing claims. Contact mhd.covid-19@dss.mo.gov for questions about billing during COVID-19 accommodations.