Michigan Telepractice Requirements for Audiologists and Speech-Language Pathologists
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.
Telepractice State Licensure Board Requirements
This state has no licensure laws or regulations for telepractice. The absence of laws or regulations does not imply telepractice is allowed. Please contact the board for further information. Check with the state or ASHA to learn about emergency or temporary provisions.
Temporary Practice for Out-of-State Providers
No permanent rules. Check with the state or ASHA to learn about emergency provisions.
Telesupervision State Licensure Board Laws and Regulations
Telesupervision is permitted for speech-language pathology clinical fellows. This state has no laws or regulations for telesupervision for audiology clinical fellows, support personnel, or student interns. Check with the state or ASHA to learn about emergency or temporary provisions.
Support Personnel
No regulations.
Clinical Fellow
Permitted for speech-language pathology; there are no regulations for audiology.
Reference: Mich. Admin. Code r. 338.615
Student Intern
No regulations.
Telepractice Reimbursement Laws and Regulations
Telepractice Private InsuranceMichigan mandates coverage for telehealth in state-regulated private health plans. However, the law is not clearly defined indicating that any healthcare provider and service may be covered. It is left up to interpretation and/or will be determined by the payers. Clinicians will have to contact payer sources to determine if and how telepractice is covered.
References: Mich. Comp. Laws § 500.3476, Mich. Comp. Laws § 333.16283
Telepractice Medicaid
The law includes audiology and speech-language pathology services in school based settings.
Reference: The Michigan Department of Health and Human Services released a Medical Services Administration bulletin, number 1518-SBS [PDF]
Note: The agency released a bulletin to establish policy regarding telepractice for speech-language and audiology services provided within the School Based Services (SBS). program effective July 1, 2015.
ASHA Guidance
Telepractice State Licensure
- Obtain a license from the state in which you reside and verify the requirements from the state in which the patient/client resides, which may include in-state licensure.If a state has not established regulations on telepractice, then contact the licensure board for further guidance, and ask for written verification.
- It is the responsibility of the clinician to review the regulations on the state licensure board website in their entirety and regularly for updates or changes.
Telesupervision
If a state has not established regulations on telesupervision, then contact the licensure board for further guidance and ask for written verification.
Reimbursement for Telepractice Services
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.
Resources
For further information on telepractice requirements for audiologists and speech-language pathologists, please visit these websites:
- ASHA Practice Portal: Telepractice
- Michigan Board of Audiology
- Michigan Board of Speech & Language Pathology
- State Telepractice Requirements and Reimbursement Maps [PDF]
- State Telesupervision Regulations Maps [PDF]
Questions regarding state advocacy issues? Call ASHA at 800-498-2071 and ask for the State Advocacy Team
