As of April 1, 2025, the grant that previously covered testing fees for the following exams has expired:

• CADC I
• QMHA I
• QMHP-C
• CPS

If you are already registered for one of these exams, you may still take the exam at no cost through May 31, 2025. After that date, exam fees will be required and added to your account.

Still Covered Under Current Grants

Thanks to continued support from the Oregon Health Authority, the following fees remain fully covered:

• Registrations:

  • QMHA-R, QMHP-R, CADC-R, CRM, CGAC-R

• Exams:

  • CADC II, CADC III, QMHA II, CRM II and Jurisprudence

Oregon Health Authority has issued a memo stating MHACBO CRMs:

• Can enroll as Oregon Medicaid Providers and bill under licensed/certified substance use disorder programs enrolled with Oregon Medicaid. - Click here to download memo
• What does this mean? Historically, with addiction peers, only Peer Support Specialists (PSS) through OHA could enroll as Oregon Medicaid Providers.  Now, MHACBO CRMs can also enroll!
• What will change?  MHACBO is no longer transmitting new or renewing CRMs to the Oregon Health Authority to be converted to Peer Support Specialists and placed on the Traditional Healthcare Worker registry. 
• What should you do?  If you need to obtain, or renew, your Oregon Health Authority PSS, you will need to do so directly with OHA