Counselors
We are not aware of any specific rules and regulations of the practice of telemental health services for Counselors.
Social Workers
We are not aware of any specific rules and regulations of the practice of telemental health services for Social Workers.
Marriage and Family Therapists
We are not aware of any specific rules and regulations of the practice of telemental health services for MFTs.
Psychologists
Psychologists: Illinois is a member of Psychology Interjurisdictional Compact (takes effect Jan. 1, 2020) https://www.asppb.net/mpage/legislative
We are not aware of any specific rules and regulations of the practice of telemental health services for Psychologists.
Psychiatrists
225 ILCS 150/5
Sec. 5. Definitions. As used in this Act:
“ "Health care professional" includes physicians, physician assistants, optometrists, advanced practice registered nurses, clinical psychologists licensed in Illinois, prescribing psychologists licensed in Illinois, dentists, occupational therapists, pharmacists, physical therapists, clinical social workers, speech-language pathologists, audiologists, hearing instrument dispensers, and mental health professionals and clinicians authorized by Illinois law to provide mental health services.
"Telehealth" means the evaluation, diagnosis, or interpretation of electronically transmitted patient-specific data between a remote location and a licensed health care professional that generates interaction or treatment recommendations. "Telehealth" includes telemedicine and the delivery of health care services provided by way of an interactive telecommunications system, as defined in subsection (a) of Section 356z.22 of the Illinois Insurance Code.
(Source: P.A. 100-317, eff. 1-1-18; 100-644, eff. 1-1-19; 100-930, eff. 1-1-19; 101-81, eff. 7-12-19; 101-84, eff. 7-19-19.)”
(225 ILCS 150/10)
“ Sec. 10. Practice authority. A health care professional treating a patient located in this State through telehealth must be licensed or authorized to practice in Illinois.”
(Source: P.A. 100-317, eff. 1-1-18.)
(225 ILCS 150/15)
“ Sec. 15. Use of telehealth. A health care professional may engage in the practice of telehealth in Illinois to the extent of his or her scope of practice as established in his or her respective licensing Act consistent with the standards of care for in-person services. This Act shall not be construed to alter the scope of practice of any health care professional or authorize the delivery of health care services in a setting or in a manner not otherwise authorized by the laws of this State.”
(Source: P.A. 100-317, eff. 1-1-18.)
Refer to the source provided for all requirements and limitations.
Illinois Professional Regulation/Health & Safety Online Prescribing
No reference found.
Nurses
225 ILCS 150/5
Sec. 5. Definitions. As used in this Act:
“ "Health care professional" includes physicians, physician assistants, optometrists, advanced practice registered nurses, clinical psychologists licensed in Illinois, prescribing psychologists licensed in Illinois, dentists, occupational therapists, pharmacists, physical therapists, clinical social workers, speech-language pathologists, audiologists, hearing instrument dispensers, and mental health professionals and clinicians authorized by Illinois law to provide mental health services.
"Telehealth" means the evaluation, diagnosis, or interpretation of electronically transmitted patient-specific data between a remote location and a licensed health care professional that generates interaction or treatment recommendations. "Telehealth" includes telemedicine and the delivery of health care services provided by way of an interactive telecommunications system, as defined in subsection (a) of Section 356z.22 of the Illinois Insurance Code.
(Source: P.A. 100-317, eff. 1-1-18; 100-644, eff. 1-1-19; 100-930, eff. 1-1-19; 101-81, eff. 7-12-19; 101-84, eff. 7-19-19.)”
(225 ILCS 150/10)
“ Sec. 10. Practice authority. A health care professional treating a patient located in this State through telehealth must be licensed or authorized to practice in Illinois.”
(Source: P.A. 100-317, eff. 1-1-18.)
(225 ILCS 150/15)
“ Sec. 15. Use of telehealth. A health care professional may engage in the practice of telehealth in Illinois to the extent of his or her scope of practice as established in his or her respective licensing Act consistent with the standards of care for in-person services. This Act shall not be construed to alter the scope of practice of any health care professional or authorize the delivery of health care services in a setting or in a manner not otherwise authorized by the laws of this State.”
(Source: P.A. 100-317, eff. 1-1-18.)
Refer to the source provided for all requirements and limitations.
Illinois Professional Regulation/Health & Safety Online Prescribing
No reference found.
Medicaid Telehealth Parity Law
We are not aware of any.
Originating Site Reimbursement: the practice of telepsychiatry requires the presence of a licensed clinician, mental health professional, or qualified mental health professional present at all times with the patient at the originating site. Other expectations of telehealth services provided in the following link:
ftp://www.ilga.gov/JCAR/AdminCode/089/089001400D04030R.html
Private Pay Telehealth Parity Law
Source: IL Insurance Code. Sec. 356z.22
“356z. 22. Coverage for telehealth services. ... applicable to services provided through telehealth shall not exceed the deductibles, copayments, or coinsurance required by the individual or group policy of accident or health insurance for the same services provided through in-person consultation.”
Refer to the source provided for all requirements and limitations.
Payment Parity
There is no payment parity
Permission for the Temporary Practice of Clinicians Licensed Outside the State
We are not aware of any permission that allows for services delivered by Counselors, Social Workers, or MFT's.
Psychologists: Illinois is a member of Psychology Interjurisdictional Compact (takes effect Jan. 1, 2020) https://www.asppb.net/mpage/legislative
Refer to the source provided for all requirements and limitations.
Social Workers
We are not aware of any specific rules and regulations of the practice of telemental health services for Social Workers.