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.
Idaho allows telepractice. The provider must hold a state license and adhere to the same requirements as in-person practice:
References: Idaho Code Ann. §54-5701 (2020) [PDF]
This law was amended in 2020 by HB 342 [PDF]
No permanent rules. Check with the state or ASHA to learn about emergency provisions.
Telesupervision is permitted for clinical fellows under indirect supervision and not direct supervision. This state has no laws or regulations for telesupervision of support personnel or student interns.
No regulations. Check with the state or ASHA to learn about emergency or temporary provisions
Allowed.
No regulations.
Reference: Idaho Admin. Code r. 24.23.01.220 [PDF]
No permanent laws or regulations identified that include audiology or speech-language pathology. However, check with the state or ASHA to learn about emergency or temporary provisions.
The law and regulations include speech-language pathology services.
Reference: Idaho Medicaid Policy: Telehealth Services [PDF]
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.