We are not aware of any specific rules and regulations of the practice of telemental health services for Counselors.
We are not aware of any specific rules and regulations of the practice of telemental health services for MFTs.
We are not aware of any specific rules and regulations of the practice of telemental health services for Psychologists.
Source: WA State Health Care Authority, Medicaid Provider Guide, Physician-Related Svcs./Health Care Professional Svcs., p. 91
"The agency reimburses medically necessary covered services through telemedicine when the service is provided by a Washington Apple Health provider and is within their scope of practice."
Refer to the source provided for all requirements and limitations.
Originating Site Reimbursement: We are not aware of any mention of the patient/client's home as an approved originating site.
Source: RCW 48.43.735.(1(c))
1) For health plans issued or renewed on or after January 1, 2017, a health carrier shall reimburse a provider for a health care service provided to a covered person through telemedicine or store and forward technology if:
(a) The plan provides coverage of the health care service when provided in person by the provider;
(b) The health care service is medically necessary;
(c) The health care service is a service recognized as an essential health benefit under section 1302(b) of the federal patient protection and affordable care act in effect on January 1, 2015; and
(d) The health care service is determined to be safely and effectively provided through telemedicine or store and forward technology according to generally accepted health care practices and standards, and the technology used to provide the health care service meets the 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.
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.
Note: As this is a free resource and Rules and Regulations regarding Telehealth are always changing, we appreciate any updates or corrections. They can be emailed to us at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. with a link to the source or a citation of the rule or regulation.
Wednesday, 20 February 2019 13:28
posted by Telehealth Certification Institute
You ought to have approval from the MFT licensing board in Oregon to provide MFT related services to clients who are in the state of Oregon during the time of the session.
Friday, 15 February 2019 12:26
posted by Debra Marshall
LMFT in WA state, may I legally do teleconferencing w Oregon?
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An excellent course, but needs more legal information regarding where the patient needs to reside.
Course provided several case scenarios regarding Interstate counseling and resource websites for further research.
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Social Workers
We are not aware of any specific rules and regulations of the practice of telemental health services for Social Workers.