Indiana 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

Indiana allows for telehealth, but there are no licensing board rules on the practice of audiology and speech-language pathology via telehealth. Providers must generally adhere to the same requirements as in-person practice.

Temporary Practice for Out-of-State Providers

Nonresidents who do not possess a state license but who meets the qualifications and requirements for application for licensure may offer services for no more than 5 days per calendar year in cooperation with a state-licensed individual. Persons licensed in another state with equivalent standards or a CCC holder or its equivalent may offer services for no more than 30 days per calendar year in cooperation with a state licensed individual.

The Telehealth Certification for Out-of-State Practitioners is required by Indiana Code § 25-1-9.5-9. This certification is required to be completed by an Indiana-licensed practitioner who is physically located outside of Indiana and intends to establish a provider-patient relationship or issue a prescription for an individual located in in Indiana. The practitioner must file a copy of their individual certification and their employer's or contractor’s certification with the Indiana Professional Licensing Agency. These certifications must be completed before the practitioner may establish a provider-patient relationship or issue a prescription for an individual who is located in Indiana.

Reference: Indiana Code 25-35.6-1-4. (see section 4, “Persons and practices not affected”).

Telesupervision State Licensure Board Laws and Regulations

This state has no laws or regulations for telesupervision of support personnel, clinical fellows or student interns. Not permitted based on requirement for onsite observation.

Support Personnel

Not specified. Check with the state or ASHA to learn about emergency or temporary provisions.

Clinical Fellow

Not specified. Check with the state or ASHA to learn about emergency or temporary provisions.

Student Intern

Not specified. Check with the state or ASHA to learn about emergency or temporary provisions.

Reference: Ind. Code §25-35.6-1-2.

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.