Counselors
We are not aware of any specific rules and regulations of the practice of telemental health services for Counselors.
The New Hampshire Board of Mental Health Practice notes the following:
If you are located in New Hampshire and are providing mental health services to a consumer located in another jurisdiction, you are considered to be practicing in New Hampshire and need to be licensed in this State. If you are located in another state and are providing mental health services to a consumer located in New Hampshire, you are considered to be practicing in New Hampshire and need to be licensed in this State.
www.oplc.nh.gov/mental-health/index.htm
Social Workers
We are not aware of any specific rules and regulations of the practice of telemental health services for Social Workers.
The New Hampshire Board of Mental Health Practice notes the following:
If you are located in New Hampshire and are providing mental health services to a consumer located in another jurisdiction, you are considered to be practicing in New Hampshire and need to be licensed in this State. If you are located in another state and are providing mental health services to a consumer located in New Hampshire, you are considered to be practicing in New Hampshire and need to be licensed in this State.
www.oplc.nh.gov/mental-health/index.htm
Marriage and Family Therapists
We are not aware of any specific rules and regulations of the practice of telemental health services for MFTs.
The New Hampshire Board of Mental Health Practice notes the following:
If you are located in New Hampshire and are providing mental health services to a consumer located in another jurisdiction, you are considered to be practicing in New Hampshire and need to be licensed in this State. If you are located in another state and are providing mental health services to a consumer located in New Hampshire, you are considered to be practicing in New Hampshire and need to be licensed in this State.
www.oplc.nh.gov/mental-health/index.htm
Psychologists
We are not aware of any specific rules and regulations of the practice of telemental health services for Psychologists.
New Hampshire is a member of the Psychology Interjurisdictional Compact (PSYPACT): https://www.asppb.net/mpage/legislative
The New Hampshire Board of Mental Health Practice notes the following:
If you are located in New Hampshire and are providing mental health services to a consumer located in another jurisdiction, you are considered to be practicing in New Hampshire and need to be licensed in this State. If you are located in another state and are providing mental health services to a consumer located in New Hampshire, you are considered to be practicing in New Hampshire and need to be licensed in this State.
www.oplc.nh.gov/mental-health/index.htm
Medicaid Telehealth Parity Law
Licensed Psychologists and Licensed Social Workers are listed as approved providers of telehealth under New Hampshire Medicare/Medicaid
Source: NH Revised Statutes 167:4-d & 42 CFR Sec. 410.78(b)(2)
Refer to the source provided for all requirements and limitations.
Originating Site Reimbursement: Recently passed legislation allows for the patient's home and workplace as originating sites.
Source: NH Revised Statutes 167:4-d (SB – 258) & Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services. Medicare Learning Network
Booklet, p. 4. (Jan. 2019)
Refer to the source provided for all requirements and limitations.
Private Pay Telehealth Parity Law
Source: NH Revised Statutes Annotated, 415-J:3 (SB – 258
"II. An insurer offering a health plan in this state may not deny coverage on the sole basis that the coverage is provided through telemedicine if the health care service would be covered if it were provided through in-person consultation between the covered person and a health care provider."
Refer to the source provided for all requirements and limitations.
Payment Parity
We are not aware of any explicit payment parity.
Permission for the Temporary Practice of Clinicians Licensed Outside the State
The New Hampshire Board of Mental Health Practice notes the following:
If you are located in New Hampshire and are providing mental health services to a consumer located in another jurisdiction, you are considered to be practicing in New Hampshire and need to be licensed in this State. If you are located in another state and are providing mental health services to a consumer located in New Hampshire, you are considered to be practicing in New Hampshire and need to be licensed in this State.
www.oplc.nh.gov/mental-health/index.htm
Psychologists:
New Hampshire is a member of the Psychology Interjurisdictional Compact (PSYPACT): https://www.asppb.net/mpage/legislative
Social Workers
We are not aware of any specific rules and regulations of the practice of telemental health services for Social Workers.
The New Hampshire Board of Mental Health Practice notes the following:
If you are located in New Hampshire and are providing mental health services to a consumer located in another jurisdiction, you are considered to be practicing in New Hampshire and need to be licensed in this State. If you are located in another state and are providing mental health services to a consumer located in New Hampshire, you are considered to be practicing in New Hampshire and need to be licensed in this State.
www.oplc.nh.gov/mental-health/index.htm