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.
Minnesota allows telepractice. The provider must hold a state license and adhere to the same requirements as in-person practice.
Reference: Minnesota Department of Health (2019), Telepractice Statement for Minnesota Speech-Language Pathologists and Audiologists
No permanent rules. Check with the state or ASHA to learn about emergency provisions.
This state has no laws or regulations for telesupervision of support personnel, clinical fellows or student interns. Check with the state or ASHA to learn about emergency or temporary provisions.
No regulations.
No regulations.
No regulations.
Minnesota 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.
Reference: Minn. Stat. §62A.672
The law includes audiology and speech-language pathology services in school based settings.
References: Minn. Stat. § 256B.0625, Minnesota Department of Human Services, Provider Manual IEP Services (Rev. 12/5/17)
Note: Minnesota Health Care Programs allows payment for telemedicine services for some IEP health-related services. Telemedicine is defined as the delivery of health care services or consultations while the child or youth is at an originating site and the licensed health care provider is at a distant site.
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.