Legislative

Therapy Services Rule		IOTA supports this rule.
Dockets no. 16-0309-0706 and 16-0310-0704 Independent providers of occupational therapy will be able to bill Medicaid directly when this rule is passed by the Idaho Legislature. The culmination of many years of discussion with Idaho Health & Welfare Medicaid Division, the Idaho Occupational Therapy Association participated in writing this rule that will allow greater access to occupational therapy services. Improved access will decrease waiting lists, allow effective service delivery, and enhance the outcomes of patients by providing the right services at the right time.		Status House Health and Welfare Committee - Adopted January 14, 2008. Senate Health and Welfare Committee - Adopted January 14, 2008. Review notes from the meetings here.
Implementation		Rule shall become effective at the close of the 2008 legislative session.
Idaho Division of Medicaid will communicate the requirements for becoming a provider through IOTA and other usual outlets beginning in late February/early March. Watch here for more information.		How to become a Medicaid Provider in Idaho