Implementation of the 5% Rate Increase for Occupational Therapy (OT), Physical Therapy (PT) and Speech-Language Pathology (SLP) Services and Supplemental OT, PT and SLP Evaluations Effective April 1, 2019

The 5% rate increase for Occupational Therapy (OT), Physical Therapy (PT) and Speech-Language Pathology (SLP) services and supplemental OT, PT and SLP evaluations effective April 1, 2019 has been implemented. 

Claims for OT, PT and SLP services previously paid by Escrow for service dates of 4/1/19 to present have been reprocessed with the increased rates.  Retroactive escrow payment of these claims was made on 3/31/2020.  Providers who are paid by EFT should expect funds in their accounts by 4/2/2020.

New claims for OT, PT and SLP services submitted to Escrow starting the week of 3/24/2020 will include the 5% rate increase.

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