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DOD/DODOASHA | RIN: 0720-AB72 | Publication ID: Fall 2019 |
Title: TRICARE; Addition of Physical Therapy Assistants and Occupational Therapy Assistants as TRICARE-Authorized Providers | |
Abstract:
The Department of Defense will finalize this rule to add certified or licensed physical therapy assistants (PTAs) and occupational therapy assistants (OTAs) as TRICARE-authorized providers to engage in physical therapy or occupational therapy under the supervision of a TRICARE-authorized physical therapist or occupational therapist in accordance with Medicare’s rules for supervision and qualification when billed under the supervising therapist’s national provider identification number. This rule will align TRICARE with Medicare’s policy, which permits PTAs or OTAs to provide physical or occupational therapy when supervised by and billed under a licensed or certified physical therapist or occupational therapist. |
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Agency: Department of Defense(DOD) | Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant |
RIN Status: Previously published in the Unified Agenda | Agenda Stage of Rulemaking: Final Rule Stage |
Major: No | Unfunded Mandates: No |
EO 13771 Designation: Other | |
CFR Citation: 32 CFR 199 | |
Legal Authority: 5 U.S.C. 301 10 U.S.C. ch. 55 |
Legal Deadline:
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Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No | Government Levels Affected: None |
Small Entities Affected: No | Federalism: No |
Included in the Regulatory Plan: No | |
RIN Data Printed in the FR: No | |
Agency Contact: Erica Ferron Defense Health Agency, Medical Benefits and Reimbursement Division Department of Defense Office of Assistant Secretary for Health Affairs 16401 E Centretech Parkway, Aurora, CO 80011-9066 Phone:303 676-3626 Email: erica.c.ferron.civ@health.mil |