Relating to provisional licensing of interns enrolled in a doctoral degree program in psychology

Sponsored by the House Human Resources Committee

Topics:Health care Professional licensing

Same legislation: HF 2017

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Where it is now

Done: IntroducedJanuary 11, 2022
Done: SubcommitteeJanuary 12, 2022
Done: House committeeFebruary 1, 2022
Done: Passes the HouseFebruary 24, 202297–1
Done: Senate committeeMarch 7, 2022
Done: Passes the SenateMay 2, 202245–0
Done: To the GovernorJune 1, 2022
Done: Signed into lawJune 13, 2022

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What’s in it

AI summary Students working toward a doctoral degree in psychology can apply for a two-year provisional license while they complete their internship. These licensed individuals can practice psychology as long as they work under the supervision of a qualified professional. People using Medicaid or other insurance plans can also get reimbursed for services provided by these provisional psychologists.¹

Read the official explanation

This bill allows persons who are enrolled in a doctoral degree program in psychology at an institution approved by the board of psychology but who have not completed the other requirements for licensure to apply for a provisional license during the person’s internship program. The license is designated as a “provisional license in psychology”, and the licensee is authorized to practice psychology under the supervision of a qualified supervisor. The provisional license is valid for a two-year period. The board shall set the fee for the license to cover administrative costs, and shall set a fee for renewal of a provisional license. Services of provisionally licensed psychologists who practice under a qualified supervisor are eligible for reimbursement under the Medicaid program and through third-party payment or prepayment polices or contracts.

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Senate subcommittee

Named March 1, 2022. On March 3, 2022 it recommended passage.

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Iowa Code it changes

Amends§154B.6

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Lobbying

16 for · 0 against · 12 undecided · Who →

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89th General Assembly

HF 2017Renumbered HF 2246Became lawfrom HF 2017