TRICARE and Use of Assistants: Update
The United States House of Representatives and the United States Senate have both passed a bill that would allow physical therapist assistants and occupational therapy assistants, under the direction and supervision of a physical therapist and occupational therapists, respectively, to treat TRICARE beneficiaries. The bill now goes to President Trump and we are awaiting his signature on this bill. To read the full story and access the bill, click HERE.
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has anything changed? Can PTA’s treat Tricare beneficiaries now?
No changes thus far. Unfortunately, it will take some time.