PTA as Tricare Authorized Providers
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We have received the following information from APTA and wanted to be sure you also received this good news:
APTA is pleased to announce that the Department of Defense (DoD) released a final rule to add licensed or certified PTAs as TRICARE-authorized providers operating under the same qualifications established by Medicare. Services must be furnished under the supervision of a TRICARE-authorized licensed physical therapist.
This rule says that direct supervision will be required in a private practice setting. General supervision will be required in all settings other than private practice. These guidelines are in line with the Medicare supervision requirements.
APTA has been working for the recognition of PTAs as TRICARE-authorized providers for many months, and we appreciate the dedication and hard work of the PTAs, PTs, and physical therapy students who submitted comments on the proposed rule.
The rule is effective on April 6, 2020.
For questions regarding the rule, please contact advocacy@apta.org.
