Indiana
We are not aware of any specific rules and regulations of the practice of telemental health services for Counselors. We are not aware of any specific rules and regulations of the practice of telemental health services for Social Workers. We are not aware of any specific rules and regulations of the practice of telemental health services for MFTs. We are not aware of any specific rules and regulations of the practice of telemental health services for Psychologists. IC 25-1-9.5-7 Standards for providing telemedicine; requirements “ Sec. 7. (a) A prescriber who provides health care services through telemedicine shall be held to the same standards of appropriate practice as those standards for health care services provided at an in-person setting. (b) A prescriber may not use telemedicine, including issuing a prescription, for an individual who is located in Indiana unless a provider-patient relationship between the prescriber and the individual has been established. A prescriber who uses telemedicine shall, if such action would otherwise be required in the provision of the same health care services in a manner other than telemedicine, ensure that a proper provider-patient relationship is established. The provider-patient relationship by a prescriber who uses telemedicine must at a minimum include the following: (1) Obtain the patient's name and contact information and: (A) a verbal statement or other data from the patient identifying the patient's location; and (B) to the extent reasonably possible, the identity of the requesting patient. (2) Disclose the prescriber's name and disclose whether the prescriber is a physician, physician assistant, advanced practice registered nurse, optometrist, or podiatrist. (3) Obtain informed consent from the patient. (4) Obtain the patient's medical history and other information necessary to establish a diagnosis. (5) Discuss with the patient the: (A) diagnosis; (B) evidence for the diagnosis; and (C) risks and benefits of various treatment options, including when it is advisable to seek in-person care. (6) Create and maintain a medical record for the patient and, subject to the consent of the patient, notify the patient's primary care provider of any prescriptions the prescriber has issued for the patient if the primary care provider's contact information is provided by the patient. The requirements in this subdivision do not apply when any of the following are met: (A) The prescriber is using an electronic health record system that the patient's primary care provider is authorized to access. (B) The prescriber has established an ongoing provider-patient relationship with the patient by providing care to the patient at least two (2) consecutive times through the use of telemedicine services. If the conditions of this clause are met, the prescriber shall maintain a medical record for the patient and shall notify the patient's primary care provider of any issued prescriptions. (7) Issue proper instructions for appropriate follow-up care. (8) Provide a telemedicine visit summary to the patient, including information that indicates any prescription that is being prescribed.” Refer to the source provided for all requirements and limitations. IC 25-1-9.5-8 Issuance of prescription; controlled substance conditions “ Sec. 8. (a) A prescriber may issue a prescription to a patient who is receiving services through the use of telemedicine if the patient has not been examined previously by the prescriber in person if the following conditions are met: (1) The prescriber has satisfied the applicable standard of care in the treatment of the patient. (2) The issuance of the prescription by the prescriber is within the prescriber's scope of practice and certification. (3) The prescription: (A) meets the requirements of subsection (b); and (B) is not for an opioid. However, an opioid may be prescribed if the opioid is a partial agonist that is used to treat or manage opioid dependence. (4) The prescription is not for an abortion inducing drug (as defined in IC 16-18-2-1.6). (5) The prescription is not for an ophthalmic device, including: (A) glasses; (B) contact lenses; or (C) low vision devices. (b) Except as provided in subsection (a), a prescriber may issue a prescription for a controlled substance (as defined in IC 35-48-1-9) to a patient who is receiving services through the use of telemedicine, even if the patient has not been examined previously by the prescriber in person, if the following conditions are met: (1) The prescriber maintains a valid controlled substance registration under IC 35-48-3. (2) The prescriber meets the conditions set forth in 21 U.S.C. 829 et seq. (3) The patient has been examined in person by a licensed Indiana health care provider and the licensed health care provider has established a treatment plan to assist the prescriber in the diagnosis of the patient. (4) The prescriber has reviewed and approved the treatment plan described in subdivision (3) and is prescribing for the patient pursuant to the treatment plan. (5) The prescriber complies with the requirements of the INSPECT program (IC 35-48-7). (c) A prescription for a controlled substance under this section must be prescribed and dispensed in accordance with IC 35-48-7.” Refer to the source provided for all requirements and limitations. “As a party state to the Nurse Licensure Compact (NLC), Indiana issues multistate licenses to nurses and applicants who reside in the state and recognizes multistate licenses issued by other party states, for practice in Indiana. A nurse holding a multistate license is entitled to practice in any NLC party state, but must comply at all times with the laws of the state where he or she is currently practicing.” “It should be noted that not every state in the US is an NLC party state; a map of participating states, as well as further resources related to the NLC, are available on the Nurse Licensure Compact website.” Refer to the source provided for all requirements and limitations. IC 25-1-9.5-8 Issuance of prescription; controlled substance conditions “ Sec. 8. (a) A prescriber may issue a prescription to a patient who is receiving services through the use of telemedicine if the patient has not been examined previously by the prescriber in person if the following conditions are met: (1) The prescriber has satisfied the applicable standard of care in the treatment of the patient. (2) The issuance of the prescription by the prescriber is within the prescriber's scope of practice and certification. (3) The prescription: (A) meets the requirements of subsection (b); and (B) is not for an opioid. However, an opioid may be prescribed if the opioid is a partial agonist that is used to treat or manage opioid dependence. (4) The prescription is not for an abortion inducing drug (as defined in IC 16-18-2-1.6). (5) The prescription is not for an ophthalmic device, including: (A) glasses; (B) contact lenses; or (C) low vision devices. (b) Except as provided in subsection (a), a prescriber may issue a prescription for a controlled substance (as defined in IC 35-48-1-9) to a patient who is receiving services through the use of telemedicine, even if the patient has not been examined previously by the prescriber in person, if the following conditions are met: (1) The prescriber maintains a valid controlled substance registration under IC 35-48-3. (2) The prescriber meets the conditions set forth in 21 U.S.C. 829 et seq. (3) The patient has been examined in person by a licensed Indiana health care provider and the licensed health care provider has established a treatment plan to assist the prescriber in the diagnosis of the patient. (4) The prescriber has reviewed and approved the treatment plan described in subdivision (3) and is prescribing for the patient pursuant to the treatment plan. (5) The prescriber complies with the requirements of the INSPECT program (IC 35-48-7). (c) A prescription for a controlled substance under this section must be prescribed and dispensed in accordance with IC 35-48-7.” Refer to the source provided for all requirements and limitations. Sources: IN Code, 27-8-34-6 “Sec. 6. (a) A policy must provide coverage for telemedicine services in accordance with the same clinical criteria as the policy provides coverage for the same health care services delivered in person.” IC 27-13-7-22: Coverage for telemedicine services; limitations; application; separate consent prohibited “Sec. 22. (a) An individual contract or a group contract must provide coverage for telemedicine services in accordance with the same clinical criteria as the individual contract or the group contract provides coverage for the same health care services delivered to an enrollee in person. Refer to the source provided for all requirements and limitations. We are not aware of any permission that allows for services delivered by out-of-state providers.Counselors
Social Workers
Marriage and Family Therapists
Psychologists
Psychiatrists
Indiana Professional Regulation/Health & Safety Online Prescribing
Nurses
Indiana Professional Regulation/Health & Safety Online Prescribing
Private Pay Telehealth Parity Law
Permission for the Temporary Practice of Clinicians Licensed Outside the State
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Telemental health is not a separate service from mental health services. All state licensing boards require that licensed clinicians follow all the regulations for practicing under their license no matter what medium of communication is used. All licensing boards also require that clinicians only practice within the boundaries of their competence. This usually requires education, continuing education, and/or supervision in telemental health. Complete our telehealth training program to cover all the essential competencies of providing telemental health services and earn the THTC (Telemental Health Training Certificate).
Note: As this is a free resource and Rules and Regulations regarding Telehealth are always changing, we appreciate any updates or corrections. They can be emailed to us at [email protected] with a link to the source or a citation of the rule or regulation.
Telemental health is not a separate service from mental health services. All state licensing boards require that licensed clinicians follow all the regulations for practicing under their license no matter what medium of communication is used. All licensing boards also require that clinicians only practice within the boundaries of their competence. This usually requires education, continuing education, and/or supervision in telemental health. Complete our telehealth training program to cover all the essential competencies of providing telemental health services and earn the THTC (Telemental Health Training Certificate).