Telehealth and telesupervision for ABA in Arizona

Yes.

Behavior Analyst (commonly shortened to "LBA"; the statute defines "behavior analyst" as a person licensed under A.R.S. Title 32, Chapter 19.1)

Arizona Board of Psychologist Examiners (A.R.S. 32-2061 defines "board" as the state board of psychologist examiners; the Board's own site returned a 403 when fetched)

A.R.S. Title 32, Chapter 19.1 (A.R.S. 32-2091 et seq.); licensure requirement at A.R.S. 32-2091.02; unlicensed-practice misdemeanor at A.R.S. 32-2091.12; exemptions at A.R.S. 32-2091.08; fees rule A.A.C. R4-26-402

As of 2026-10-21, A.R.S. 32-2091.01 has the board set licensure fees by formal vote. Under A.A.C. R4-26-402, the application fee for an active license is $350 and the active-renewal fee is $500. Under A.R.S. 32-2091.12, it is a class 2 misdemeanor for a person who is not licensed under the article to engage in the practice of behavior analysis, subject to the statutory exemptions. Whether all supervision counts as unlicensed practice, and whether every remote supervisor of Arizona-located trainees or unlicensed staff must hold an Arizona license, was not confirmed from opened sources. A.A.C. R4-26-404.2(C)(4) supports requiring supervisor licensure where supervision occurred, but the Board's interpretation of that location was not accessible. Confirm directly with the Board.

Sometimes. See the detail below.

As of 2026-10-21, telehealth delivery of ABA in Arizona appears conditionally allowed. AHCCCS 320-S contemplates telehealth delivery (it refers to services delivered "whether in person or via telehealth") and requires the treatment plan to identify the modality (in person, telehealth, individual/group, or a combination). However, this modality language does not establish reimbursement for every ABA code or for audio-only services. The 2026 AHCCCS FAQ (rev. 5/15/2026) refers to supervision of technicians via "approved telehealth modalities" when clinically appropriate; this FAQ language is proposal-related guidance, not confirmed final policy. Specific allowed codes/modifiers were not verified. For out-of-state analysts, interstate telehealth registration is supported by A.R.S. 36-3606; however, the claim that Arizona psychology board registration confers no privileges to supervise trainees could not be verified (the Board page and archive copies were inaccessible), so it is not asserted here.

A.R.S. 20-841.09 addresses telehealth coverage and payment: a corporation may not limit or deny coverage of health care services provided through telehealth that would be covered in person, with payment at the "same level of payment" for audio-visual services and for audio-only behavioral health services under stated conditions. The statute also contains an exception tied to insurer-platform telehealth, a limited-benefit exclusion, and a clinical-evidence exception ("weight of evidence"). Readers should consult the statute text for the exact scope of these exceptions and the audio-only conditions.

Under A.R.S. 20-841.09, network adequacy cannot be met through providers who only provide telehealth; in-person availability is required within Arizona or within 50 miles of its border. No ABA-specific in-person minimum (such as a visit minimum) was established by these sources.

Per the AHCCCS FAQ (rev. 5/15/2026), supervision may occur in person or via "approved telehealth modalities" when clinically appropriate and consistent with policy and licensure requirements. This FAQ language is proposal-related guidance and should not be treated as final, confirmed policy.