Pennsylvania
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. No reference found. We are not aware of any specific rules and regulations of the practice of telemental health services for Nurses. No reference found. Originating Site Reimbursement: There is no reference of a patient's home as an approved originating site Source: PA Department of Public Health, Medical Assistance Bulletin OMHSAS-14-01, Mar. 18, 2014 We are not aware of any explicit payment parity. *Clinicians who have had an experience with telehealth reimbursement in this state are invited to share their experiences in the comments section below: a) type of service provided; b) insurance provider; c) payment parity, payment issues, or insurance requirements. 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
Pennsylvania Professional Regulation/Health & Safety Online Prescribing
Nurses
Pennsylvania Professional Regulation/Health & Safety Online Prescribing
Medicaid Telehealth Parity Law
Payment Parity
Permission for the Temporary Practice of Clinicians Licensed Outside the State" class
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).