PSYPACT add · Massachusetts · 2026
PSYPACT in Massachusetts: psychologist routes
No compact route · verified September 19, 2026
No — Massachusetts is not a PSYPACT state.
- Full state license
- $500-$1,500
Massachusetts is not modeled as a PSYPACT jurisdiction, so PSYPACT cannot authorize telepsychology there. To see patients located in Massachusetts, a psychologist needs a telehealth-only registration (where the state offers one) or a full Massachusetts psychology license.
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Last verified September 19, 2026. Informational only — state boards and compact commissions control eligibility, timing, fees, and scope.
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$500-$1,500Board-specific eligibility and issuance are required. This is a planning fallback when no modeled compact privilege or telehealth registration covers the state; confirm requirements and fees before filing.
Timeline: Commonly 8-16+ weeks depending on state board, background checks, transcripts, and verifications.
Massachusetts PSYPACT FAQ
Is Massachusetts part of PSYPACT?
No. Massachusetts is not among the 42 PSYPACT jurisdictions in this ruleset, so the PSYPACT telepsychology route does not apply to patients located in Massachusetts.
How can a psychologist practice into Massachusetts then?
The route is a full Massachusetts psychology license ($500-$1,500), unless Massachusetts later adds a telehealth registration or joins PSYPACT.
How long does a full Massachusetts license take?
Commonly 8-16+ weeks depending on state board, background checks, transcripts, and verifications.
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Ruleset last verified July 23, 2026.
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