Counselors
Source: ACA Code of Ethics, H2, a & c, referenced by OAR 833-100-0011
Required to follow the guidelines presented in the resource above.
Social Workers
We are not aware of any specific rules and regulations of the practice of telemental health services for Social Workers.
Marriage and Family Therapists
We are not aware of any specific rules and regulations of the practice of telemental health services for MFTs.
Psychologists
We are not aware of any specific rules and regulations of the practice of telemental health services for Psychologists.
Medicaid Telehealth Parity Law
Source: Behavior Health Services Rulebook, Div. 172, 410-172-0850
"10. For purposes of behavioral health services, the Authority shall provide coverage for telemedicine services to the same extent that the services would be covered if they were provided in person."
Refer to the source provided for all requirements and limitations.
Originating Site Reimbursement: We found no reference.
Private Pay Telehealth Parity Law
Source: OR Revised Statutes Sec. 743A.058
"A health benefit plan must provide coverage of a health service that is provided using synchronous two-way interactive video conferencing if:
(a)The plan provides coverage of the health service when provided in person by a health professional;
(b)The health service is medically necessary;
(c)The health service is determined to be safely and effectively provided using synchronous two-way interactive video conferencing according to generally accepted health care practices and standards; and
(d)The application and technology used to provide the health service meet all standards required by state and federal laws governing the privacy and security of protected health information."
Refer to the source provided for all requirements and limitations.
Payment Parity
We are not aware of any explicit payment parity.
*Clinicians who have had an experience with telehealth reimbursement in this state are invited to share their experiences in the comments section below: a) type of service provided; b) insurance provider; c) payment parity, payment issues, or insurance requirements.
Permission for the Temporary Practice of Clinicians Licensed Outside the State
We are not aware of any.
Social Workers
We are not aware of any specific rules and regulations of the practice of telemental health services for Social Workers.