North Carolina
LicensureRecognized Credentials
- Qualified Behavior Analyst (QBA)
- Qualified Autism Services Practitioner-Supervisor (QASP-S)
State Recognition
State Recognition & Licensure
Explore the states that recognize one or more QABA certifications for behavior analyst licensure or Medicaid-funded ABA services.
Expanding access to qualified behavior analytic services
QABA is committed to supporting broader recognition of high-quality behavior analysis credentials throughout the United States. The states listed below recognize one or more QABA certifications for professional licensure or Medicaid reimbursement.
Recognition of a credential does not replace other state requirements. Applicants may still need to meet state-specific education, supervised experience, background check, fee, and application requirements.
Applicants are responsible for confirming all current requirements with the appropriate state licensing board or Medicaid agency before applying.
States Recognizing QBA & QASP-S for Licensure
These states recognize both the Qualified Behavior Analyst (QBA) and Qualified Autism Services Practitioner-Supervisor (QASP-S) credentials within their behavior analyst licensure pathways.
Texas
LicensureRecognized Credentials
- Qualified Behavior Analyst (QBA)
- Qualified Autism Services Practitioner-Supervisor (QASP-S)
Georgia
LicensureRecognized Credentials
- Qualified Behavior Analyst (QBA)
- Qualified Autism Services Practitioner-Supervisor (QASP-S)
Colorado
Licensure LawRecognized Credentials
- Qualified Behavior Analyst (QBA)
- Qualified Autism Services Practitioner-Supervisor (QASP-S)
Review Colorado's behavior analyst licensing legislation, HB 26-1425.
State Recognizing QBA for Licensure
Alaska recognizes the Qualified Behavior Analyst (QBA) credential within its behavior analyst licensure pathway.
Alaska
QBA LicensureRecognized Credential
- Qualified Behavior Analyst (QBA)
States Recognizing ABAT for Medicaid Services
Several state Medicaid programs require behavior technicians to hold a nationally recognized certification. The following states recognize the Applied Behavior Analysis Technician (ABAT) credential for Medicaid-funded ABA services.
Utah
MedicaidRecognized Credential
- Applied Behavior Analysis Technician (ABAT)
Utah Medicaid recognizes certifications issued by the Qualified Applied Behavior Analysis Credentialing Board for ABA behavior technicians.
North Carolina
State RecognitionRecognized Credential
- Applied Behavior Analysis Technician (ABAT)
North Carolina recognizes QABA as a nationally accredited certifying entity under state law for behavior analysis practice.
Colorado
MedicaidRecognized Credential
- Applied Behavior Analysis Technician (ABAT)
Colorado Medicaid recognizes the ABAT credential as an accepted national certification for registered technicians.
TRICARE Recognition
QASP-S and ABAT certifications are recognized under the TRICARE Autism Care Demonstration (ACD) for eligible provider roles nationwide.
Recognized Credentials
- Qualified Autism Services Practitioner-Supervisor (QASP-S)
- Applied Behavior Analysis Technician (ABAT)
The Qualified Autism Services Practitioner-Supervisor (QASP-S) and Applied Behavior Analysis Technician (ABAT) certifications are recognized under the TRICARE Autism Care Demonstration (ACD) for eligible provider roles nationwide. The TRICARE Operations Manual recognizes the QASP-S as an approved assistant behavior analyst credential and the ABAT as an approved behavior technician credential.
In states that require behavior analyst licensure, individuals must also comply with applicable state licensing laws. Accordingly, a Licensed Behavior Analyst (LBA) who obtained licensure through their QBA may be eligible to serve in the authorized behavior analyst role when practicing within the scope of their state license, consistent with TRICARE requirements.
While these TRICARE recognitions apply nationwide, individual states may have specific licensure or certification requirements that affect provider eligibility. Certificants should always verify and comply with the laws and regulations of the state in which they practice.
Reference: TRICARE Operations Manual (TOM), Chapter 18, Sections 8.4.2.2.2, 9.3.6, and 11.27.
Need help understanding a QABA credential?
Review QABA's available certification pathways or contact the team for general credential information. State boards and Medicaid agencies remain the authoritative sources for individual eligibility and application decisions.