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.
Nebraska allows telepractice. The provider must hold a state license and adhere to the same requirements as in-person practice.
Reference: Neb. Rev. Stat. § 38-120.01
Nonresidents may provide audiology or speech-language pathology services for no more than 30 days if the applicant meets the qualifications for application for licensure and such person is working under a licensee, and registers with the Board prior to the initiation of services.
Reference: State of Nebraska, Statutes Relating To Audiology and Speech-Language Pathology Practice Act (2009), section 38-513 [PDF]
This state has no laws or regulations for telesupervision of support personnel, clinical fellows, or student interns. Check with the state or ASHA to learn about emergency or temporary provisions.
No regulations.
No regulations.
No regulations.
Nebraska mandates coverage for telehealth in state-regulated private health plans. However, 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: Neb. Rev. Stat. § 44-7,107
Nebraska mandates Medicaid coverage of telepractice but the law is not clearly defined indicating that any healthcare provider and service may be covered under the managed care plan. It is left up to interpretation and/or will be determined by the payers. Clinician will have to contact payer sources to determine if and how telepractice is covered for audiology and speech-language pathology services. Check with the state or ASHA to learn about emergency or temporary provisions.
Reference: Neb. Rev. Stat. § 71-8503
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.