New Hampshire Telepractice Requirements for Audiologists and Speech-Language Pathologists
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.
Telepractice State Licensure Board Requirements
This state has no licensure laws or regulations for telepractice. The absence of laws and regulations does not imply telepractice is allowed. Please contact the board for further information. Check with the state or ASHA to learn about emergency or temporary provisions.
Temporary Practice for Out-of-State Providers
No permanent rules. Check with the state or ASHA to learn about emergency provisions.
Telesupervision State Licensure Board Laws and Regulations
This state has laws or regulations for telesupervision for speech-language pathology. The state has no laws or regulations for telesupervision for audiology. Check with the state or ASHA to learn about emergency or temporary provisions.
Citation: N.H. Code Admin. R. Spe. 301
Support Personnel
Speech-language pathology – permitted
Audiology – no regulations
Clinical Fellow
Speech-language pathology – permitted
Audiology – no regulations
Student Intern
Speech-language pathology – permitted
Audiology – no regulations
Telepractice Reimbursement Laws and Regulations
Telepractice Private Insurance
New Hampshire 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: N.H. Rev. Stat. Ann. § 415-j:3
Telepractice Medicaid
New Hampshire Medicaid provides coverage for services delivered via telepractice but does not specify rules for speech-language pathologists and audiologists. Check with the state or ASHA to learn about emergency or temporary provisions.
Reference: SB 258, General Court 2019 Session [PDF] (2019)
ASHA Guidance
Telepractice State Licensure
- Obtain a license from the state in which you reside and verify the requirements from the state in which the patient/client resides, which may include in-state licensure. If a state has not established regulations on telepractice, then contact the licensure board for further guidance, and ask for written verification.If a state has not established regulations on telepractice, then contact the licensure board for further guidance and ask for written verification.
- It is the responsibility of the clinician to review the regulations on the state licensure board website in their entirety and regularly for updates or changes.
Telesupervision
- If a state has not established regulations on telesupervision, then contact the licensure board for further guidance and ask for written verification.
Reimbursement for Telepractice Services
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.
Resources
For further information on telepractice requirements for audiologists and speech-language pathologists, please visit these websites:
- ASHA Practice Portal: Telepractice
- Speech Language Pathology Governing Board
- Board of Hearing Care Providers
- State Telepractice Requirements and Reimbursement Maps [PDF]
- State Telesupervision Regulations Maps [PDF]
Questions regarding state advocacy issues? Call ASHA at 800-498-2071 and ask for the State Advocacy Team.
