How to start an ABA practice in Wyoming
Wyoming requires a Licensed Behavior Analyst; Licensed Assistant Behavior Analyst from Wyoming Board of Psychology to operate an ABA practice. Fee: Set by board rule (Rules & Regulations fee chapter, linked from the board's renewal page); amount not captured.
- License required
- YesLicensed Behavior Analyst; Licensed Assistant Behavior Analyst
- Application fee
- See details
- Processing time
- —
- One-on-one ABA therapy by a technician
- $12.30per 15 min · $49.20/hr
- Organizations in the state
- 25NPPES, Sep 13, 2026
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Wyoming aba provider license
Wyoming requires a Licensed Behavior Analyst; Licensed Assistant Behavior Analyst from Wyoming Board of Psychology to operate an ABA practice. Fee: Set by board rule (Rules & Regulations fee chapter, linked from the board's renewal page); amount not captured.
- License required
- Yes
- License
- Licensed Behavior Analyst; Licensed Assistant Behavior Analyst
- Issuing agency
- Wyoming Board of Psychology
- Fee
- Set by board rule (Rules & Regulations fee chapter, linked from the board's renewal page); amount not captured.
- Professional license
- board: Wyoming Board of Psychology; statute: W.S. 33-27-113 et seq. (behavior analyst provisions added by 2022 HB0110); board Rules & Regulations; behavior analyst: State license through the Board of Psychology.; assistant behavior analyst: Separate licensed assistant behavior analyst, supervised per W.S. 33-27-124(c).; technician: No state technician license. The 2022 act exempts behavior technicians, meaning paraprofessionals delivering assigned services under an LBA or LABA, who use non-licensed titles and do not design assessment or intervention plans.
- Regulation
- W.S. 33-27; Wyoming Board of Psychology Rules & Regulations
Steps to get licensed in Wyoming
In order, as the licensing agency describes the process.
- Meet Board of Psychology licensure requirements for behavior analyst or assistant
- Apply to the board and pay the rule-set fee
- Assistants practice under supervision per W.S. 33-27-124(c)
- Renew per board rules; the new CE rules in Chapter 18 apply from the 2028 or 2029 renewal cycle
Enrolling as a Wyoming Medicaid provider
- Program
- Wyoming Medicaid and Kid Care CHIP (Wyoming Department of Health, Division of Healthcare Financing, Office of Medicaid)
- Enrollment portal
- Discover Your Provider (DyP) provider enrollment portal, run by HHS Technology Group (HTG)
- Fiscal agent
- CNSI (operates the Benefits Management System claims processing); provider enrollment is contracted to HHS Technology Group (HTG)
- Application fee
- Under the federal rule (42 CFR 455.460), institutional providers pay the CMS application fee when they first enroll, re-enroll or revalidate. The fee is $750 for calendar year 2026. Individual physicians and non-physician practitioners do not pay it. A fee already paid to Medicare or to another state's Medicaid program counts. WDH's enrollment page does not list a separate state fee.
- Fingerprinting
- WDH says enrolling under a taxonomy considered high-risk can add steps, and a provider specialist will reach out. Under federal rules (42 CFR 455.434 and 455.450), the state places provider types in 'limited', 'moderate' or 'high' risk levels. High-risk providers, and anyone who owns 5% or more of one, must submit fingerprints for a criminal background check.
- Site visit
- Under federal rule (42 CFR 455.432), the state must visit moderate- and high-risk providers before and after enrollment. Every enrolled provider must allow unannounced on-site inspections. WDH's enrollment page does not describe a separate state site visit process.
- Revalidation
- Federal rule (42 CFR 455.414) requires the state to revalidate every enrolled provider at least once every 5 years. After an April 2026 CMS request, WDH sent CMS a two-year off-cycle revalidation plan on June 5, 2026. Under an August 17, 2026 notice, high-risk providers must revalidate in the DyP portal by October 31, 2026. Every enrolled provider must also report an NPI by then; providers without one are treated as high risk. Missing the deadline means payment suspension, then termination on February 1, 2027.
Does Wyoming require a certificate of need?
- CON program
- No
Wyoming wage floor
- State minimum wage
- $7.25 an hour
- Effective
- 2009-07-24
- Scheduled increases
- No scheduled change found in the official sources reviewed.
- HCBS 80/20 rule
- Federal baseline: 42 CFR 441.302(k) requires the state to show that each provider spends at least 80% of Medicaid payments for homemaker, home health aide and personal care services under 1915(c) waivers on direct care worker pay and benefits. Compliance starts 2030-07-09 (for managed care, the first rating period starting on or after that date); annual payment-adequacy reporting under 441.311(e) starts 2028-07-09. A state may set a lower share for state-defined small providers and exempt providers facing hardship, each only through a public notice-and-comment process. The eCFR text has not changed since 2024-07-09. No state-published 80/20 implementation step (small-provider criteria, hardship exemption or reporting guidance) was found for this state in the official sources reviewed.
Wyoming market size
Counts from federal public files: NPPES (active organization NPIs), CMS Care Compare and CMS Medicaid enrollment.
- Applied behavior analysis organizations — active organization NPIs (NPPES)
- 25 (as of Sep 13, 2026)
- Total Medicaid and CHIP enrollment (latest reported month)
- 59,335 (as of Jun 1, 2026)
What Wyoming Medicaid pays
Applied behavior analysis (ABA): published Wyoming fee-for-service rates, each linked to its source.
| Service | Code | Wyoming rate | Per hour | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| One-on-one ABA therapy by a technicianBehavior technician | 97153 | $12.30per 15 min | $49.20 | 33 of 42 |
| ABA therapy with plan changes by an analystBehavior analyst | 97155 | $24.60per 15 min | $98.40 | 23 of 41 |
| ABA assessment by a behavior analystBehavior analyst | 97151 | $24.60per 15 min | $98.40 | 30 of 41 |
| ABA assessment support by a technicianBehavior technician | 97152 | $12.30per 15 min | $49.20 | 23 of 29 |
| ABA parent and caregiver trainingBehavior analyst | 97156 | $24.60per 15 min | $98.40 | 20 of 43 |
Wyoming HCBS waivers
Medicaid home and community-based services programs that may pay for this service.
- WY Children's Mental Health Waiver (1915(c))
- WY Community Choices Waiver (CCW) (1915(c))
- WY Comprehensive Waiver (1915(c))
- WY Supports Waiver (1915(c))
Frequently asked questions
Do you need a license to start an ABA practice in Wyoming?
Wyoming requires a Licensed Behavior Analyst; Licensed Assistant Behavior Analyst from Wyoming Board of Psychology to operate an ABA practice. Fee: Set by board rule (Rules & Regulations fee chapter, linked from the board's renewal page); amount not captured.
How much does an ABA practice license cost in Wyoming?
Set by board rule (Rules & Regulations fee chapter, linked from the board's renewal page); amount not captured.
Does Wyoming require a certificate of need for an ABA practice?
No. Wyoming has no certificate of need program.
How do you become a Medicaid provider in Wyoming?
Enroll through Discover Your Provider (DyP) provider enrollment portal, run by HHS Technology Group (HTG) (https://wyoming.dyp.cloud/), run by CNSI (operates the Benefits Management System claims processing); provider enrollment is contracted to HHS Technology Group (HTG).
What does Wyoming Medicaid pay a ABA practice?
Wyoming Medicaid pays $12.30 per 15 min for one-on-one aba therapy by a technician, effective Jul 1, 2026, ranking 33 of 42 states.