N.J. Admin. Code § 10:54-5.38

Current through Register Vol. 56, No. 21, November 4, 2024

Section 10:54-5.38 - Rehabilitative services; speech-language pathology and audiology

(a) Speech-language pathology services and audiology services are diagnostic, screening, preventive, or corrective services prescribed by a physician and provided to a Medicaid/NJ FamilyCare beneficiary by or under the direction of a speech-language pathologist or audiologist. They include necessary supplies and equipment.

1. A speech-language pathologist or audiologist is an individual who is licensed by the State of New Jersey as a speech-language pathologist or audiologist, in accordance with N.J.A.C. 13:44C, and who meets all applicable Federal requirements including:

i. A certificate of clinical competence in Speech-Language Pathology or Audiology from the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association; or

ii. Completion of the equivalent educational requirements and work experience necessary for the certificate(s); or

iii. Completion of the academic program and is in the process of acquiring supervised work experience in order to qualify for the certificate(s).

2. If treatment or services are provided in a state other than New Jersey, the speech-language pathologist or audiologist shall meet the requirements of that state, including licensure if applicable, and all applicable Federal requirements.

N.J. Admin. Code § 10:54-5.38

Amended by R.2001 d.51, effective 2/5/2001.
See: 32 New Jersey Register 3929(a), 33 New Jersey Register 555(a).
In (a), substituted "beneficiary" for "recipient" following "provided to a Medicaid" in the introductory paragraph.
Amended by R.2003 d.69, effective 2/3/2003.
See: 34 New Jersey Register 3183(a), 35 New Jersey Register 888(a).
In (a), substituted "Medicaid/NJfamilyCare" for "Medicaid in the introductory paragraph.