West Virginia ABA staff requirements, with sources

This page is for people who run an ABA team in West Virginia. It lists the training, supervision and credential rules for behavior technicians and analysts that we found at a state source. Each rule shows the law or policy it comes from and the date we last checked West Virginia. Where we couldn't confirm a rule, we say so instead of guessing.

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Checked: 2026-08-20

What the state requires

• West Virginia Medicaid recognizes only BACB certification (current and in good standing) for ABA service delivery: BCBA, BCBA-D, a BCaBA working under a qualified BCBA/BCBA-D's supervision, or an RBT working under a qualified BCBA/BCBA-D/BCaBA's supervision. No alternative certifying board is recognized.

  Source: bms.wv.gov/media/41181/download (BMS Provider Manual Chapter 519.23)

• Competency and supervision for RBTs must be verified annually and submitted to the supervisor; competency with procedures must be established under the BCBA's direct supervision.

  Source: bms.wv.gov/media/41181/download (BMS Provider Manual Chapter 519.23)

• Service code H2014U5 is capped at a maximum of 40 hours per week and/or 8 hours within a day.

  Source: bms.wv.gov/media/41181/download (BMS Provider Manual Chapter 519.23)

This page is general information, not legal advice. Rules change, so confirm with the state before you act on it.