Iowa SF559 allows speech language pathologist assistants to be reimbursed for services under the medical assistance program.

Iowa SF559 amends the medical assistance program to permit reimbursement for speech language pathologist assistants. The Department of Health and Human Services must adopt rules allowing these assistants, practicing under a licensed speech pathologist, to participate as providers. Reimbursement is subject to limitations and exclusions based on federal laws and regulations. The changes take effect upon federal approval.

Iowa SF559 allows speech language pathologist assistants to be reimbursed for services under the medical assistance program.

Iowa SF559 amends the medical assistance program to permit reimbursement for speech language pathologist assistants. The Department of Health and Human Services must adopt rules allowing these assistants, practicing under a licensed speech pathologist, to participate as providers. Reimbursement is subject to limitations and exclusions based on federal laws and regulations. The changes take effect upon federal approval.