One current effective way to charge clients for use of telehealth occupational therapy is:
A) Direct pay
B) Medicare
C) Medicaid
D) Private insurance

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Outside of the traditional payer sources of Medicare, Medicaid, and private insurance exist other viable options for reimbursement of services provided through telehealth. The most direct option is to bill the client for services. A set fee can be established for direct pay; however, the practitioner must be aware of applicable laws that may require notification to the client. For example, the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (2017) requires an Advanced Beneficiary Notice (ABN) to notify Medicare recipients that the services provided are not reimbursable. Another alternative may be to identify funding sources, such as nonprofit organizations, or grants, that will assist in supporting start-up costs; ongoing technology fees, such as those for Internet service; or equipment to provide for client use.

One Current Effective Way to Charge Clients for Use of Telehealth