Rhode Island requires state licensure for behavior analysts. Here's what that means for practitioners and operators in RI.
Licensure required · Since 2012Updated April 2026Follows BACB guidelines; Department of Health oversees supervision standards
Allowed — telehealth ABA permitted statewide
BCBA certification required for licensure
Rhode Island enacted behavior analyst licensure in 2012 under the Department of Health. BCBA certification is required for licensure. Rhode Island mandates insurance coverage for ABA therapy.
Yes. Rhode Island enacted licensure in 2012 through the Department of Health. All practicing behavior analysts must hold a state license.
The Rhode Island Department of Health oversees behavior analyst licensure in the state.
Yes. Rhode Island mandates commercial insurance coverage for ABA therapy for individuals with an autism diagnosis.
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