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TO: All Providers
RE: Diagnostic Testing Authority for Licensed Marriage Family Therapists
and Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist Associates
The
Alabama Medicaid Agency (Medicaid) will allow Licensed Marriage Family Therapists
(LMFT) and Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist Associates (LMFTA) to conduct
diagnostic testing as part of their scope and practice effective May 1, 2025.
This
change aligns with efforts to enhance access to mental health services and
supports the role of LMFTs and LMFTAs in providing comprehensive behavioral
health assessments. Providers should ensure compliance with Medicaid guidelines
when conducting and billing for diagnostic testing.
For
additional details on documentation, billing procedures, and reimbursement
policies, please refer to upcoming updates in the Provider Billing Manual, Chapter
34 or email rebechia.givhan@medicaid.alabama.gov.
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