The information below is collected from state licensure boards or regulatory agencies responsible for regulating the professions of speech-language pathology and/or audiology. 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.
Maine allows telepractice. The provider must hold a state license and adhere to the same requirements as in-person practice.
Reference: PL 2021, c. 291, Pt. B, §22 (2021)
No permanent rules. Check with the state or ASHA to learn about emergency provisions.
Telesupervision is permitted for support personnel, clinical fellows and student interns under indirect supervision, not direct supervision.
Permitted with indirect supervision.
Permitted with indirect supervision.
Permitted with indirect supervision.
Reference: 02-643 Me. Code R. 02 §1
While Maine mandates coverage parity for telepractice, law is not clearly defined indicating that any healthcare provider and service may be covered. It is left up to interpretation and/or will be determined by the payers. Clinicians will have to contact payer sources to determine if and how telepractice is covered.
Reference: Me. Rev. Stat. Ann. tit. 24, § 4316
The law is not clearly defined indicating that any healthcare provider and service may be covered. It is left up to interpretation and/or will be determined by the payers. Clinicians will have to contact payer sources to determine if and how telepractice is covered.
Reference: MaineCare Benefits Manual, Telehealth, 10-144
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 laws and regulations for speech-language pathologists and audiologists, please visit these websites:
Questions regarding state advocacy issues? Call ASHA at 800-498-2071 and ask for the State Affairs Team.