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| 2011 Legislative Session |
| Relating to Medicaid reimbursement policies and the delivery of therapy services |
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IOTA is reviewing this legislation. |
| Medicaid has proposed legislation that will change the way services are provided that will also impact reimbursement. Independent providers of OT, PT and Speech Therapy will be aligned with Medicare procedures. The bill also addresses inpatient, outpatient, home health and developmental disability agencies. View a PDF document of the proposed Medicaid reductions.
IOTA is in favor of the collaborative
approach taken by the Department of Health and Welfare, Medicaid
Division, in developing the new program and rules, specifically the
Children's Redesign Program. IOTA is monitoring rules for all changes
to implementation and reimbursement of all therapy services.
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House Bill 260 http://www.legislature.idaho.gov/legislation/2011/H0260.pdf
March 14, 2011 - House Bill 260
passed the House Health and Welfare Committee and advances to the full
House.
March 14, 2011 - The House Health and Welfare Committee has drafted new legislation regarding Medicaid and the previous HO221. It will be introduced at 1:30 in the House H&W Committee Meeting on March 14.
House Bill 221
http://www.legislature.idaho.gov/legislation/2011/H0221.pdf
March 10, 2011 - House Health and
Welfare will debate the Bill at 1:30 p.m.; no public testimony.
March 8, 2011 - Joint committee meeting of the House and Senate Health & Welfare Committees. Public testimony begins at 1:30 p.m.
updated March 14, 2011
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| Rules for the licensure of occupational therapists and occupational therapy assistants |
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IOTA supports the temporary and proposed rules. |
| The Occupational Therapy Licensure Board has drafted temporary and proposed rules to clarify rules relating to inactive license status, reinstatement procedures, supervision and continuing education requirements for use of physical agent modalities in occupational therapy practice. DOCKET NO. 24-0601-1001
http://www.legislature.idaho.gov/sessioninfo/2010/interim/adminrules/2406011001.pdf
Published 10/4/10
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DOCKET NO. 24-0601-1001 http://www.legislature.idaho.gov/sessioninfo/2010/interim/adminrules/2406011001.pdf
Feb. 10, 2011 - Approved by House and Senate Health and Welfare Committees
Written comments will be received until October 27, 2010:
Tana Cory
Bureau Chief
Bureau of Occupational Licenses
700 W State
Boise, ID 83702
(208) 334-3233 Ph. (208) 334-3945,fax
Updated February 11, 2011 |
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| Children's System Redesign for Medicaid |
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IOTA supports the proposed changes. |
| Idaho Medicaid has invited stakeholders including the Idaho Occupational Therapy Association, Idaho Physical Therapy Association, Idaho Speech and Hearing Association, Special Education Directors, and Developmental Disability Agencies to provide input in a system to redesign services for children that will be more family-centered. The process is ongoing. Read more about the Children's Redesign here.
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IOTA has found the process to be inclusive and encourages the continuation of discussion in an effort to provide the appropriate level of therapy services to clients at the appropriate time. Feb. 2, 2011 - 16-0310-1002 Passed in the House with the exception of Section 663.02.a.
Jan. 24, 2011 - Presentation to House and Senate Health and Welfare Committees.
Updated February 11, 2011
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| 2010 Legislative Session |
| Medicaid Rules for school-based therapy services |
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IOTA supports the proposed rules. |
| Medicaid Rules are being updated to be in compliance with the Occupational Therapy Practice Act and all statutes regarding therapy services. Docket 16-0309-0903
http://adm.idaho.gov/adminrules/bulletin/bul/09bul/09octvol1.pdf
Please see page 353 re School Based Services.
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16.03.09 - Medicaid Basic Plan Benefits
Docket No. 16-0309-0903 (Proposed Rule)
http://adm.idaho.gov/adminrules/bulletin/bul/09bul/09octvol1.pdf
January 19, 2010 - Passed by Senate H&W Committee
January 18, 2010 - Passed by House H&W Subcommittee
October 8, 2009 - Proposed rules published
The Legislative Calendars and Agendas are available at www.legislature.idaho.gov/index.htm.
Updated February 3, 2010 |
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| Rules Governing Occupational Therapy in Idaho
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IOTA supports the proposed rules. |
| With the creation of the Occupational Therapy Licensure Board at the Idaho Bureau of Occupational Licenses, Governor Otter appointed new board members effective July 1, 2009. They immediately began writing the Rules Governing Occupational Therapy in Idaho. 24.06.01 - Rules for the Licensure of Occupational Therapists and Occupational Therapy Assistants |
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24.06.01 - Rules for the Licensure of Occupational Therapists and Occupational Therapy Assistants
Docket No. 24-0601-0901 (Fee Rule)
January 25, 2010 - Passed by Senate H&W Committee
January 18, 2010 - Passed by House Subcommittee
October 8, 2009 - Temporary and proposed rules published
Updated January 29, 2010. |
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| 2009 Legislative Session |
Occupational Therapy Practice Act
HB171
HB 261
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IOTA supports this bill. |
| IOTA began working on revisions to the Occupational Therapy Practice Act on August 3, 2008. The proposed revision combines the current Idaho OT Practice Act with the AOTA Model Practice Act. On October 18, all OT practitioners were invited to participate in an interactive session to review the proposed changes. A Practice Act Task Force emerged from that meeting. It has been reviewed, revised, discussed and deliberated by OTs and OTAs from all practice areas and clearly represents the scope of practice for occupational therapy that will ensure delivery of the highest standards in client care.
The Occupational Therapy Act:
• Amends the OT Practice Act that was first adopted in 1988
• Sets forth in law the national model language so there is consistency in OT practice from state to state
• Provides continuing education, supervision and disciplinary requirements
• Moves the Licensure Board to the Bureau of Self Governing Agencies (Idaho Bureau of Occupational licenses) along with the other allied health professions
You may request a copy of the bill by contacting IOTA.
Please contact the IOTA Office with any questions.
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OT Practice Act Legislation HB 261.
This is a PDF file.
July 1 - Became effective with the new administrative year
April 23 - Signed by Governor Otter
April 13
- Passed Senate 34-0-1.
April 2 - 10 am Third Reading Senate
Although HB 261 was assigned to the Senate Calendar on this date, it
will be several days before it is debated on the Senate Floor.
March 30 - The Senate H&W Committee Committee voted unanimously to send the bill forward to the full Senate with a do-pass recommendation.
March 26 - Passed by House 67-0-3
March 23 - The House Business Committee voted unanimously to send the bill forward to the full House of Representatives with a do-pass recommendation.
March 20 - The OT Practice Act Legislation is assigned number HB 261.
Follow the actions on the bill here.
The Legislative Calendars and Agendas are available at www.legislature.idaho.gov/index.htm.
Updated July 20, 2009.
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