The information below is collected from state licensure boards or regulatory agencies responsible for regulating the professions of audiology and/or speech-language pathology. The information is reviewed on an annual basis. Please be advised that laws, regulations, and policies may change at any time, so always check with your state for the most up-to-date information.
Under Connecticut state law, audiologists and speech-language pathologists are allowed to deliver services via telepractice. Providers are only allowed to provide telehealth services to a patient when they are communicating via real-time, interactive, two-way communication technology or store and forward technologies and have access to, or knowledge of, the patient's medical history.
Audiologists and speech-language pathologists are also required to adhere to the same standard of care and in-person practice. Further, at the time of a provider's first telehealth interaction with a patient, the provider must inform the patient concerning the treatment methods and limitations of treatment using a telehealth platform and obtain their consent to receive telehealth services. Check with the state or ASHA to learn about emergency or temporary provisions.
Reference: Connecticut Public Act No. 18-148
This state has no laws or regulations for telesupervision.
No regulations. Check with the state or ASHA to learn about emergency or temporary provisions.
No regulations. Check with the state or ASHA to learn about emergency or temporary provisions.
No regulations. Check with the state or ASHA to learn about emergency or temporary provisions.
Persons licensed or certified in another state, may offer their services in state for a total of not more than 30 days in any calendar year. Unlicensed persons from another state may offer audiology or speech-language pathology, provided such person meets requirements for state licensure, and services are performed for no more than 5 days in any calendar year.
References: Connecticut Speech-language Pathology Practice Act, Section 20-413, Connecticut Audiology Practice Act, Section 20-395e.
If a state has not established regulations on telesupervision, then contact the licensure board for further guidance and ask for written verification.
Audiologists and speech-language pathologists should keep in mind that while a state may have passed telepractice reimbursement laws and/or regulations, this does not guarantee that payers will reimburse for these services. Learn more about considerations for audiologists and speech-language pathologists.
For further information on telepractice requirements for audiologists and speech-language pathologists, please visit these websites:
Questions regarding state advocacy issues? Call ASHA at 800-498-2071 and ask for the State Advocacy Team.