MedicaidAdministrativeMedium impact
MSA 19-21
Michigan Medicaid - MDHHS·MI · Psychiatry, Pediatrics·Provider Bulletin
Effective date
Jan 1, 2020
We identified it
Jun 20, 2026
Summary
Michigan extended the deadline for Behavioral Health Treatment (BHT) supervisors to obtain Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA) certification from September 30, 2020 to September 30, 2025 due to provider shortages. This affects autism services coverage for children under 21 in Michigan Medicaid programs.
Action Required
By September 30, 2025: BHT supervisors (Licensed Psychologists, Limited License Psychologists, and Qualified Behavioral Health Professionals) providing autism services must obtain BCBA certification. QBHPs must obtain certification within two years of completing ABA graduate coursework. Billing team should verify provider credentials are current and flag any supervisors needing certification before the deadline to avoid service disruptions.