Oregon Allows Interns/PostDocs to Bill

[DynamicDidactic]

This seemed like pretty big news to me but I do not see it making the rounds anywhere
http://www.nationalregister.org/oregon-senate-bill-832/
https://olis.leg.state.or.us/liz/2015R1/Downloads/MeasureDocument/SB832

the primary purpose of the bill is also movement in a direction I support.

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[Therapist4Chnge]

Excellent. I have seen similar efforts in other states (most recently OH?). The cost of training is often a barrier for many smaller hospitals/CMHCs/etc…so hopefully if states can get funding passed that will help offset some of the cost to train interns.

*edit*

Evidently there are 12 states that currently allow psych interns to bill medicaid for services, per this APA article.

 

[DynamicDidactic]

Evidently there are 12 states that currently allow psych interns to bill medicaid for services, per this APA article.

I am scratching my head at which 12 states that could be.

 

[docma]

I am scratching my head at which 12 states that could be.

Don't know the list but at the state level health care departments can create a system where interns can be "waivered" if they have completed enough units post-masters and are being supervised by licensed psychologists. A waiver is good for up to 5 years and cannot be renewed, so licensure does become necessary--but this allows agencies to hire folks who are not yet licensed.

 

[OneNeuroDoctor]

Arkansas and Texas allow predocs and postdocs to bill Medicaid when under supervision. Texas just implemented up to 80,000 in loan repayment for up to 5 years of service in eligible agencies.

 

[smalltownpsych]

Wyoming allowed it so long as the supervising psychologist had their NPI and signature on the claim form.