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Legislative Issues

Medicaid Rules for school-based therapy services		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.		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

Rules Governing Occupational Therapy in Idaho		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		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.

Occupational Therapy Practice Act ~~HB171~~ HB 261		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.		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.


ALERT: DOCKET NO. 16-0309-0803		IOTA opposed this change.
IOTA has learned that changes have been proposed to the Medicaid rules affecting Medicaid Basic Plan Benefits for mental health. Specifically, occupational therapists are being eliminated as providers that may be paid for providing services as staff in a mental health clinic. Posted October 10, 2008 Write a letter to the Idaho Department of Health and Welfare by October 22, 2008 to express your opposition to this rule. Review a sample letter here. Or voice your opinion in person: OCTOBER 10, 2008 1:00 pm MDT H & W Region VI Office Room 210 421 Memorial Dr. Pocatello, ID OCTOBER 15, 2008 1:00 pm PDT H & W Region I Office Large Conference Room 1120 Ironwood Drive Coeur d'Alene, ID OCTOBER 17, 2008 9:00 am MDT H & W Medicaid Central Office Conference Room D&E 3232 Elder Street Boise, ID		AOTA and IOTA representatives attended the public hearing on October 17, 2008 and voiced disagreement with the proposed rule change as did many other stakeholders. The proposal did not come forward to the 2009 Legislature and to our knowledge no further action has taken place. We are reviewing proposed rules for 2010 and will advise if this proposal reappears in any form. Posted September 2, 2009

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