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Mandate 1478

Mandate Information
Mandate Title:
Peer Recovery Specialist-Trainee (PRS-T) designation
Purpose of legislation
Item 293.C of the 2025 Appropriation Act directed the State Board/DBHDS and Board of Counseling/DHP to create a Peer Recovery Specialist Trainee (PRS-T) designation to allow individuals to bill for their services while working toward the 500 hours of experience necessary for certification.as a Peer Recovery Specialist (PRS).
Legislation mandating a change Chap 725 (2025)
VAC chapters to be amended
12 vac 35 - 105 : Rules and Regulations For Licensing Providers by the Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Services
12 vac 35 - 250 : Peer Recovery Specialists
Associated Regulatory Actions No regulatory action has been filed.
Deadline for the regulation to become effective 2/6/2026
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