Massachusetts requires state licensure for behavior analysts. Here's what that means for practitioners and operators in MA.
Licensure required · Since 2013Updated April 2026Follows BACB guidelines; board may set additional requirements
Allowed — telehealth ABA widely used across the state
BCBA certification required for licensure
Massachusetts enacted behavior analyst licensure in 2013 under the Board of Registration of Allied Mental Health. The state has one of the most developed ABA service networks in the country. ARICA (An Act Relative to Insurance Coverage for Autism) provides strong insurance mandates.
Yes. Massachusetts enacted licensure in 2013 through the Board of Registration of Allied Mental Health. All practicing behavior analysts must hold both BCBA certification and a state license.
The Board of Registration of Allied Mental Health oversees behavior analyst licensing in Massachusetts alongside other allied mental health professions.
Massachusetts has some of the strongest ABA insurance coverage in the country under ARICA. Commercial plans must cover ABA therapy, and the state Medicaid program also provides extensive ABA coverage.
Higglo works with ABA providers across Massachusetts on marketing, intake, and growth strategy. Talk to our team about your program.
