SENATE FILE 2082

BY  BOLKCOM

A BILL FOR

An Act relating to reimbursement of speech pathology services under the medical assistance program.
BE IT ENACTED BY THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF THE STATE OF IOWA:

    Section 1.  NEW SECTION.  249A.15B  Speech pathologists eligible for payment.
   The department shall adopt rules pursuant to chapter 17A entitling speech pathologists who are licensed pursuant to chapter 154F, including those certified in independent practice, to payment for speech pathology services provided to recipients of medical assistance, subject to limitations and exclusions the department finds necessary on the basis of federal laws and regulations.
EXPLANATION
   This bill directs the department of human services to adopt rules entitling licensed speech pathologists, including those certified in independent practice, to payment for speech pathology services provided to recipients of medical assistance, subject to limitations and exclusions the department finds necessary on the basis of federal laws and regulations.