On March 20, 2020, in response to the COVID-19 outbreak and due to the closure of testing centers administering the Registered Behavior Technician (RBT) exam, the MO HealthNet Division (MHD) published a provider hot tip waiving the RBT requirement for technicians who met all other requirements but had not taken the RBT exam. On July 27, 2020, the MHD published a provider hot tip to reinstate the RBT requirement. However, due to additional information regarding RBT testing delays, the MHD will continue to waive the RBT requirement for technicians who have met all other requirements but have not taken the RBT exam. The MHD’s waiver of this requirement is effective during the Public Health Emergency, beginning March 1, 2020.
The MHD has established an e-mail account for providers with questions about special accommodations and billing questions during the COVID-19 event. Please contact us at mhd.covid19@dss.mo.gov