Illinois Telepractice Requirements for Audiologists and Speech-Language Pathologists

The information below is collected from state licensure boards or regulatory agencies responsible for regulating the professions of audiology and/or speech-language pathology. The information is reviewed on an annual basis. Please be advised that laws, regulations, and policies may change at any time, so always check with your state for the most up-to-date information.

Telepractice State Licensure Board Requirements

Illinois allows telepractice. The provider must hold a state license and adhere to the same requirements as in-person practice. The use of telephone, email, instant messaging, store and forward technology, or facsimile must be in conjunction with or supplementary to the use of video conferencing.

Reference: 225 Ill. Comp. Stat. §110/8.2.

Temporary Practice for Out-of-State Providers

Persons holding a license in another state, territory, or the District of Columbia who has made application for an Illinois license, may practice speech-language pathology or audiology for 90 days from the date of application or until Department disposition, whichever is sooner, if they have their CCCs and providing there are no pending disciplinary matters elsewhere.

Reference: 225 IL Comp. Stat. §110/7. (section 7).

Telesupervision State Licensure Board Laws and Regulations

Telesupervision is not permitted due to requirement of direct supervision on-site for support personnel and student interns. This state has no laws or regulations for telesupervision of clinical fellows. Check with the state or ASHA to learn about emergency or temporary provisions

Support Personnel

Not permitted.

Supervision of speech-language pathology assistants

Citation: 225 Ill. Comp. Stat. § 110/8.8

Clinical Fellow

No regulations.

Student Intern

Not permitted.

ASHA Guidance

Telepractice State Licensure

Obtain a license from the state in which you reside and verify the requirements from the state in which the patient/client resides, which may include in-state licensure. If a state has not established regulations on telepractice, then contact the licensure board for further guidance, and ask for written verification.
It is the responsibility of the clinician to review the regulations on the state licensure board website in their entirety and regularly for updates or changes.

Telesupervision

If a state has not established regulations on telesupervision, then contact the licensure board for further guidance and ask for written verification.

Reimbursement for Telepractice Services

Audiologists and speech-language pathologists should keep in mind that while a state may have passed telepractice reimbursement laws and/or regulations, this does not guarantee that payers will reimburse for these services. Learn more about considerations for audiologists and speech-language pathologists.