Michigan
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. We are not aware of any specific rules and regulations of the practice of telemental health services for Psychiatrists “Schedule 2 to 5 controlled substances cannot be prescribed unless the prescribing is in a bona fide prescriber-patient relationship with the patient. If a licensed prescriber prescribes a controlled substance under this subsection, the prescriber shall provide follow-up care to the patient to monitor the efficacy of the use of the controlled substance as a treatment of the patient's medical condition. If the licensed prescriber is unable to provide follow-up care, he or she shall refer the patient to the patient's primary care provider for follow-up care or, if the patient does not have a primary care provider, he or she shall refer the patient to another licensed prescriber who is geographically accessible to the patient for follow-up care.” “A health professional providing telehealth service to a patient may prescribe the patient a drug if both the following are met: “ If the health professional considers it medically necessary, he or she shall provide the patient with a referral for other health care services that are geographically accessible to the patient, including, but not limited to, emergency services. After providing a telehealth service, the health professional, or a health professional who is acting under the delegation of the delegating health professional, shall make himself or herself available to provide follow-up health care services to the patient or refer the patient to another health professional for follow-up health care services.” Refer to the source provided for all requirements and limitations. We are not aware of any specific rules and regulations of the practice of telemental health services for Nurses. “Schedule 2 to 5 controlled substances cannot be prescribed unless the prescribing is in a bona fide prescriber-patient relationship with the patient. If a licensed prescriber prescribes a controlled substance under this subsection, the prescriber shall provide follow-up care to the patient to monitor the efficacy of the use of the controlled substance as a treatment of the patient's medical condition. If the licensed prescriber is unable to provide follow-up care, he or she shall refer the patient to the patient's primary care provider for follow-up care or, if the patient does not have a primary care provider, he or she shall refer the patient to another licensed prescriber who is geographically accessible to the patient for follow-up care.” “A health professional providing telehealth service to a patient may prescribe the patient a drug if both the following are met: “ If the health professional considers it medically necessary, he or she shall provide the patient with a referral for other health care services that are geographically accessible to the patient, including, but not limited to, emergency services. After providing a telehealth service, the health professional, or a health professional who is acting under the delegation of the delegating health professional, shall make himself or herself available to provide follow-up health care services to the patient or refer the patient to another health professional for follow-up health care services.” Refer to the source provided for all requirements and limitations. Source: MI Dept. of Community Health, Medicaid Provider Manual, p. 479-480 Jul. 1, 2019 Telepractice for Behavioral Health Therapy must receive prior authorization. Refer to the source provided for all requirements and limitations. Originating Site Reimbursement: A patient's home is an approved originating site, but a trained facilitator must be present at the originating site Source: MI Dept. of Community Health, Medicaid Provider Manual, p. 480 Jul. 1, 2019 Refer to the source provided for all requirements and limitations. We are not aware of any explicit payment parity. Source: MI Compiled Law Services Sec. 500.3476 & Sec. 550.1401k 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
Michigan Professional Regulation/Health & Safety Online Prescribing
Nurses
Michigan Professional Regulation/Health & Safety Online Prescribing
Medicaid Telehealth Parity Law
Private Pay Telehealth Parity Law
Permission for the Temporary Practice of Clinicians Licensed Outside the State
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).