Utah Medicaid now accepts QABA’s ABAT credential

Utah Medicaid will accept QABA’s Applied Behavior Analysis Technician credential for ABA behavior technicians serving Medicaid members in the state. The move gives Utah providers another certification path as they try to staff up while meeting Medicaid’s requirement that behavior technicians be fully certified before providing services.

Why it matters: - Utah ABA providers now have another approved path to certify behavior technicians who serve Utah Medicaid members. - The change could help employers fill roles faster while still meeting Medicaid’s requirement that technicians be fully certified before starting ABA services. - QABA says the ABAT credential is designed to preserve standards for professionalism, competency, ethics and supervision.

What happened: - Utah Medicaid now accepts QABA certification for ABA behavior technicians. - The Applied Behavior Analysis Technician, or ABAT, credential can now be used by providers and professionals pursuing ABA certification in Utah when delivering services to Utah Medicaid members. - QABA announced the update Oct. 2, 2026.

The details: - Utah Medicaid requires behavior technicians to be fully certified before they provide ABA services to Medicaid members. - The ABAT application process is designed to be clear and navigable, with direct customer support available by phone for applicants and providers. - QABA says timely credentialing matters because newly hired staff must complete certification before they can begin services. - ABAT certificants must meet education and training requirements, demonstrate competency, pass the certification exam, follow QABA ethical requirements, and maintain ongoing supervision and continuing education. - QABA works with employing organizations to help them understand credential requirements, supervision expectations and maintenance requirements. - The ABAT credential is for professionals who provide direct behavior-analytic services under supervision.

Between the lines: - Utah’s recognition of ABAT adds another credentialing option for providers competing to build a behavior technician workforce. - The move may appeal to organizations that want a faster, more supported certification process without lowering standards. - Karen Dubon, QABA’s executive director, said the goal is to keep professional standards strong while making credentialing accessible and responsive.

What’s next: - Utah providers interested in using the ABAT credential can contact QABA directly for help with the certification process. - QABA’s contact information includes phone 1-877-220-1839, email info@qababoard.com and its website, QABA Board.

The bottom line: - Utah Medicaid’s acceptance of QABA’s ABAT credential gives ABA providers a new way to staff behavior technician roles while staying within the state’s certification rules.