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.
Georgia allows telepractice. The provider must hold a state license and adhere to the same requirements as in-person practice.
Reference: Ga. Comp. R. & Regs. 609-13 (2017)
No permanent rules. Check with the state or ASHA to learn about emergency provisions.
Georgia regulations indicate the possibility for telesupervision of support personnel. Check with the state or ASHA to learn about emergency or temporary provisions.
Reference: Ga. Comp. R. & Regs. 609-6
No regulations. Check with the state or ASHA to learn about emergency or temporary provisions.
No regulations. Check with the state or ASHA to learn about emergency or temporary provisions.
State law requires state-regulated insurers to cover telepractice on the same basis as in-person services. However, there are no provisions specific to the practice of audiology or speech-language pathology.
Reference: The Official Code of Georgia (2019), Article 1 of Chapter 24 of Title 33 as amended by SB 118 [PDF] (2019).
The law includes speech-language pathology telepractice services for health care and school settings.
Reference: Georgia Department of Community Health, Georgia Medicaid Telemedicine Handbook (2018)
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.