Table 1 CHW policy in select states

Statewide CHW certification

Yes

Yes

Yes

Yes

No

No

No

Start date

2002 [37]

2016 [38]

2018 [39]

2019 [40]

n/a

n/a

n/a

Certifying organization

TX Dept of State Health Services (public)

RI Certification Board (private)

VA Certification Board (private)

PA Certification Board (private)

n/a

n/a

n/a

Entity certified

Individuals, training programs, and/or instructors

Individuals only

Individuals only

Individuals only

n/a

n/a

n/a

Certification cost

No cost

$125

$100

$50

n/a

n/a

n/a