Kansas PT, OT and SLP guide

For OT, PT and SLP clinics in Kansas: a board and a department license the disciplines; a physical therapist may evaluate and begin treatment without a referral, within its 10-visit or 15-business-day progress condition; KanCare covers children’s therapy under EPSDT and adults within its own rules; and telehealth follows the patient’s location. Every rule here is quoted from its source.⁠^1,2,3,4,5

Who licenses OTs, PTs and SLPs in Kansas?

A board and a department license the three disciplines in Kansas, and each publishes its own licensing law, rules, renewal cycle and continuing-education requirement.⁠^1,6,7 A clinic that employs more than one discipline keeps three registers, not one.

Physical therapists and physical therapist assistants answer to the Kansas State Board of Healing Arts, with its Physical Therapy Advisory Council.⁠^{1,35,36,37,38,39,40,41,42,43,44} Occupational therapists and occupational therapy assistants answer to the Kansas State Board of Healing Arts, with its Occupational Therapist Council.⁠^{6,45,46,47,48,49,50,51,52,53} Speech-language pathologists answer to the Kansas Department for Aging and Disability Services (KDADS).⁠^{7,54,55,56,57,58,59,60,61,62,63,64,65,66,67,68} Physical therapists are licensed, and physical therapist assistants are certified, by the State Board of Healing Arts, which a five-member Physical Therapy Advisory Council advises.⁠^{1,35,36,37,38,39,40,41,42,43,44} Occupational therapists and occupational therapy assistants are licensed by the State Board of Healing Arts, which a five-member occupational therapist council advises.⁠^{6,45,46,47,48,49,50,51,52,53} The Secretary for Aging and Disability Services issues speech-language pathology licenses, advised by a five-member speech-language pathology and audiology board the Secretary appoints.⁠^{7,54,55,56,57,58,59,60,61,62,63,64,65,66,67,68} No one may practice speech-language pathology in Kansas without a license under the act, unless specifically exempted.⁠^{7,54,55,56,57,58,59,60,61,62,63,64,65,66,67,68} A license is a state authorization; a national certification (NBCOT for occupational therapy, the ASHA certificate for speech-language pathology, the NPTE for physical therapy) is a different thing and does not replace it. Compact privileges for practitioners licensed elsewhere are covered under telehealth below.

What does a Kansas license renewal require?

Each regulator sets its own cycle and hours, listed in the table above, and the register template at the end of this page tracks them per clinician.⁠^1,6,7 A renewal missed is a lapse, and the regulator’s own rules say what a lapsed licensee may and may not do; the clinic reads those rules before a clinician’s renewal date passes, not after.

Can a patient see a Kansas PT, OT or SLP without a referral?

State law answers this discipline by discipline, and a payer may still require a referral the law does not. For physical therapy, a physical therapist may evaluate and begin treatment without a referral, but must obtain a referral before continuing if the patient is not progressing toward documented treatment goals after 10 visits or 15 business days; a hospital or ambulatory surgical center may require a physician order for its own patients, and the therapist must tell a self-referred patient in writing that a physical therapy diagnosis is not a medical diagnosis by a physician.⁠^{2,8,9,10,11,12} A physical therapist may serve special education students under an IEP or IFSP without a referral. Workplace injury-prevention education and fitness, health promotion and education services need no referral. The section was last amended by Laws 2013, chapter 4. Kansas Medicaid, as a payer, requires every therapy service to be prescribed by a physician.⁠^{2,8,9,10,11,12} For occupational therapy, an occupational therapist may evaluate and begin treatment without a referral, but must obtain one before continuing if the patient is not progressing after ten visits or 30 calendar days, or returns within one year for the same condition or injury; a hospital or ambulatory surgical center may require a physician order, and a self-referred patient gets written notice that an occupational therapy diagnosis is not a medical diagnosis by a physician.⁠^{69,70,71,72,73} The section was enacted by Laws 2022, chapter 20. An occupational therapist may serve special education students under an IEP or IFSP without a referral.⁠^{69,70,71,72,73} For speech-language pathology, Kansas requires a license from the Secretary for Aging and Disability Services to practice speech-language pathology.⁠^74,75,76

The payer’s rule is separate. Medicare pays for outpatient therapy under a plan of care certified by a physician or nonphysician practitioner, and the regulation’s 2025 text lets a signed order or referral on file, with the plan delivered within 30 days of the initial evaluation, stand in for that signature on an initial plan.⁠²⁴ KanCare’s referral and prior-authorization rules are in the next section. A commercial plan’s rule is in its member contract and provider manual, and the clinic keeps a copy of each.

How does KanCare pay for pediatric and adult therapy?

KanCare is Kansas’s Medicaid program, run by the Kansas Department of Health and Environment (KDHE), with the Kansas Department for Aging and Disability Services (KDADS), and a clinic enrolls through its provider enrollment route before it bills.⁠⁷⁷ For children, the federal EPSDT benefit requires the state to cover services that correct or ameliorate a condition found at a screening, whether or not the state plan covers them for adults.⁠⁷⁸ For members under 21, Kansas Medicaid’s fee-for-service therapy manual covers developmental physical, occupational and speech therapy for autism spectrum disorders, birth defects and other developmental delays, from any qualified provider in any appropriate community setting, with prior authorization and medical necessity documentation. Habilitative therapy is covered only for members under 21, and for birth defects and developmental delays only when approved and provided by an Early Childhood Intervention, Head Start or LEA program.⁠^3,4,5

For adults 21 and older, Kansas Medicaid covers therapy only when it is rehabilitative and follows physical debilitation from an acute physical trauma or illness; for members over 21, therapy outside HCBS is limited to six months per injury.⁠^13,14 Children’s developmental therapy needs prior authorization and medical necessity documentation, and Kansas Medicaid pays only with a PA on file, whatever the KMAP HCPCS Code Search page shows.⁠^79,80,81 KanCare is how Kansas administers Medicaid. Three managed care organizations coordinate care for everyone enrolled, and a provider who does not contract with them is out of network. The three KanCare health plans are Healthy Blue Kansas, Sunflower Health Plan and UnitedHealthcare Community Plan of Kansas. A provider must be enrolled with KMAP to be paid by the KanCare plans, though seeing fee-for-service members is not required. A provider who does not sign up with the KanCare plans is out of network and receives 90 percent of the current fee-for-service rates.⁠^{82,83,84,85,86} The fee schedule is published by the agency, and a clinic reads the current file rather than a remembered rate.⁠⁸⁷

How does KanCare want OT, PT and SLP claims coded?

Therapists bill Kansas Medicaid on the CMS 1500 claim form or its ANSI X12 electronic equivalent, with therapy codes billed as one unit per visit unless the code says otherwise; KMAP does not pay for services by speech/language therapy assistants.⁠^{88,89,90,91,92} The codes, modifiers and authorization forms are the manual’s and change with it, so the clinic reads the current therapy sections before its first claim and records the manual’s page-updated date in the payer register.

Does KanCare pay for therapy in schools?

Kansas Medicaid pays local education agencies for therapy only for students with a physician treatment plan, an IEP or an IFSP, and physical, speech and occupational therapy need a physician’s order.⁠^93,94 A school’s billing is the district’s, under its own program; an outpatient clinic’s claim for the same child is a separate matter with its own eligibility and authorization.

Does KanCare cover therapy by telehealth?

Kansas Medicaid pays telemedicine at the same rate as a face-to-face service, with the same documentation, billed with place of service 02 or 10 (the GT modifier is no longer used); speech-language pathologists must use real-time, HIPAA-compliant audio-video.⁠^95,96,97,98 The telehealth section below covers the state’s own rules for the session itself.

What are Kansas’s telehealth rules for therapy?

A therapist treating a patient by video needs authority to practice where the patient is located at the time of the session, and the federal telehealth site says so plainly: licensure follows the patient’s location, and a compact privilege is one route to it.⁠¹⁵ The Kansas Telemedicine Act applies the in-person standards of practice and conduct, and HIPAA privacy requirements, to telemedicine. Whoever provides telemedicine gives the patient guidance on follow-up care and, with the patient’s consent, sends a report to the patient’s primary care or treating physician within three business days. Telemedicine under the act is real-time two-way interactive audio, visual or audio-visual communication, and excludes provider-to-provider voice-only calls, email and fax. A supervising SLP may direct a licensed SLPA to provide teletherapy. For Kansas Medicaid, telemedicine needs the patient’s verbal consent recorded in the medical record, followed up by written approval.⁠^{99,100,101,102,103}

A compact privilege is not a national license: it is a privilege to practice in the specific member state that issued it, under that state’s licensing law, and a state that has enacted the compact may not yet be issuing privileges, which is why the table names the commission’s current status.⁠^16,17 The Kansas Telemedicine Act bars health insurance policies, HMOs and the Kansas medical assistance program from excluding an otherwise covered service only because it is provided through telemedicine, when the service is delivered by a "healthcare provider", which the act defines as a physician, licensed physician assistant, licensed advanced practice registered nurse or a person authorized to practice by the Behavioral Sciences Regulatory Board. Insurers may set telemedicine payment in the same manner as in-person payment.⁠^104,105,106

Which business steps are specific to Kansas?

The entity is registered with the Kansas Secretary of State’s Business Services Division, and the choice of entity is shaped by the state’s rule on who may own a therapy business.⁠^27,28,29 Kansas’s Professional Corporation Law counts the personal service of a licensed physical therapist, a licensed occupational therapist, a licensed audiologist and a licensed speech-pathologist as a professional service. Occupational therapists may hold no more than 49 percent of the shares of a professional corporation organized to render the services of a physician, dentist, optometrist or podiatrist, among others.⁠^30,31 State tax registration is with the Kansas Department of Revenue.⁠¹⁰⁷ Kansas sales tax, at a 6.50 percent state rate plus any local rate, generally applies to retail sales, rentals and leases of tangible personal property, labor services on tangible personal property, and admissions. Prosthetic devices and mobility enhancing equipment bought by the individual for whom a licensed physician, chiropractor, optometrist, dentist or podiatrist prescribed them in writing are exempt.⁠^108,109,110 Kansas’s workers compensation act applies to employers with employees in the state, except as the act lists, including an employer whose total gross annual payroll was not more than $20,000 for the preceding calendar year and is reasonably estimated to stay at or under $20,000. Every covered employer must secure payment of compensation through an authorized insurance carrier, self-insurance shown to the workers compensation director, or a qualified group-funded pool.⁠^111,112 A city or county business license is a local question, answered by the city hall of the clinic’s address. The startup-costs guide carries the budget worksheet these registrations go into.

What record and privacy rules apply in Kansas?

As a Kansas Medicaid requirement, a provider may not destroy or conceal records for five years after payment was received, or five years after the claim was submitted if no payment was received. The PT board’s rules require a legible record for each patient that contains an evaluation, a diagnosis, a plan of care, and a treatment and discharge plan.⁠^25,26 Two federal periods sit beside it and are often confused with it: Medicare requires 7 years for documentation of orders, certifications, referrals and payment requests, and HIPAA requires 6 years for its own compliance documentation, and neither sets the retention period for the clinical chart.⁠^113,114

The PT and OT board rules list willfully betraying confidential information among the acts of unprofessional conduct.⁠^115,116 A business that owns or licenses computerized personal information must promptly investigate a security breach and, if misuse has occurred or is reasonably likely, notify the affected Kansas residents as soon as possible. Notifying more than 1,000 consumers at one time also requires notice to the nationwide consumer reporting agencies. An entity regulated by state or federal law that keeps breach procedures under its regulator’s rules is deemed to comply.⁠^117,118,119 Kansas requires the persons the statute lists, among them persons licensed to practice the healing arts and teachers, school administrators and other employees of the educational institution a child attends, to report promptly when they have reason to suspect a child has been harmed by abuse or neglect. Any person who suspects a child may be in need of care may report. HB 2601 amended the section effective July 1, 2026; the enrolled bill keeps the same list of persons required to report.⁠^{120,121,122,123}

Which Kansas rules shape a pediatric clinic?

Kansas Early Childhood Developmental Services (KECDS), authorized by IDEA Part C and administered by KDHE, funds the local Infant Toddler Services of Kansas programs that provide early intervention for infants and toddlers with disabilities from birth to age three and their families. Services are at no cost to any family with an eligible child, are provided in the child’s natural environments, and follow an IFSP. Kansas Medicaid has an Early Childhood Intervention provider manual for the Part C program, whose services are by law at no cost to the family.⁠^32,33,34 A child who turns three moves from early intervention to the school district’s evaluation, and a private clinic’s services run beside both systems rather than inside them. Large group plans (from January 1, 2015) and grandfathered individual and group plans (from January 1, 2016) must cover the diagnosis and treatment of autism spectrum disorder for covered individuals under 12. Applied behavior analysis is capped at 1,300 hours a year for four years for a child diagnosed between birth and five, otherwise 520 hours a year, unless the plan approves more as medically necessary. The section requires coverage only of services rendered on an hourly basis by certified ABA providers. The section does not require coverage of day care or habilitation services, community support services or school-based rehabilitative services, among others. Plans may not impose dollar limits, deductibles or coinsurance less favorable than for physical illness generally, or any visit limit, on the required coverage.⁠^{124,125,126,127,128,129} The autism insurance mandates guide covers how such a mandate meets a plan’s own terms.

Which Kansas rules shape an adult clinic?

Medicare claims from Kansas go to Wisconsin Physicians Service Government Health Administrators (WPS), the Medicare Administrative Contractor for Jurisdiction 5, Parts A and B (Iowa, Kansas, Missouri and Nebraska), whose local coverage articles for therapy are the ones a Kansas clinic reads.⁠¹³⁰ KanCare’s adult therapy rules are in the Medicaid section above. The Department of Labor’s Workers Compensation Division publishes a Schedule of Medical Fees, updated every two years, with the 2024 edition effective on and after May 3, 2024. Its physical medicine and rehabilitation services are payable at the maximum fee or the billed charge, whichever is less, when provided by a registered PT or OT, or by a certified PTA or OTA under the direct supervision of a registered PT or OT, among others.⁠^131,132,133

Which associations and directory pages serve Kansas?

The state chapters are APTA Kansas for physical therapy, the Kansas Occupational Therapy Association (KOTA) for occupational therapy and the Kansas Speech-Language-Hearing Association (KSHA) for speech-language pathology.⁠^134,135,136 On DrSensory, families browse Kansas clinics by discipline on the occupational therapy, physical therapy and speech therapy pages for the state, which the directory builds from the clinic addresses it holds; a clinic appears on the pages of its own address.⁠¹³⁷

Which Kansas cities have DrSensory city pages?

Beyond its three Kansas pages, the directory publishes city pages for 2 Kansas cities, 5 pages across the three disciplines, each listing the clinics whose address is in that city; a clinic appears on the city page of its address without any action of its own, and a city or discipline without a page is reached through the state page.⁠¹³⁷

How many Kansas PT, OT and SLP clinics does DrSensory list?

DrSensory lists 52 PT, OT and SLP clinics in Kansas, on its occupational therapy, physical therapy and speech therapy pages for the state.⁠¹³⁷

Where does each requirement come from, and what does the clinic do?

Which templates does a Kansas launch need?

How might two Kansas clinics plan a launch?

Sources

1. Kansas State Board of Healing Arts. Kansas State Board of Healing Arts, with its Physical Therapy Advisory Council. Checked October 30, 2026.
2. Kansas Office of Revisor of Statutes. Kansas Statutes Annotated, K.S.A. 65-2921, Evaluation and treatment by physical therapists; when referral is required; exceptions. Checked October 30, 2026.
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   “(a) Except as otherwise provided in subsection (d), a physical therapist may evaluate and initiate physical therapy treatment on a patient without referral from a licensed health care practitioner. If treating a patient without a referral from a licensed health care practitioner and the patient is not progressing toward documented treatment goals as demonstrated by objective, measurable or functional improvement, or any combination thereof, after 10 patient visits or in a period of 15 business days from the initial treatment visits following the initial evaluation visit, the physical therapist shall obtain a referral from an appropriate licensed health care practitioner prior to continuing treatment.”
3. Kansas Medical Assistance Program (KMAP). Rehabilitative Therapy Services Fee-for-Service Provider Manual (updated 03.2026). Checked October 30, 2026.
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   “Developmental – Developmental physical, occupational, and speech/language therapy services are covered for children under 21 years of age. Individuals may receive developmental therapy services to treat Autism Spectrum Disorders (ASDs), birth defects, and other developmental delays in any appropriate community setting and from any qualified provider with prior authorization and medical necessity documentation.”
4. Kansas Medical Assistance Program (KMAP). Rehabilitative Therapy Services Fee-for-Service Provider Manual (updated 03.2026). Checked October 30, 2026.
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   “Habilitative – Habilitative therapy is covered only for participants zero to under 21 years of age. Therapy must be medically necessary. Therapy is covered for any birth defects and/or developmental delays (habilitative diagnoses) only when approved and provided by an Early Childhood Intervention (ECI), Head Start or Local Area Agency (LEA) program.”
5. Kansas Medical Assistance Program (KMAP). General Benefits Fee-for-Service Provider Manual (updated 10.2026). “There are no time limits for members aged zero to 21.” Checked October 30, 2026.
6. Kansas State Board of Healing Arts. Kansas State Board of Healing Arts, with its Occupational Therapist Council. Checked October 30, 2026.
7. Kansas Department for Aging and Disability Services. Kansas Department for Aging and Disability Services (KDADS), Health Occupations Credentialing, with its Speech-Language Pathology and Audiology Advisory Board. Checked October 30, 2026.
8. Kansas Office of Revisor of Statutes. Kansas Statutes Annotated, K.S.A. 65-2921, Evaluation and treatment by physical therapists; when referral is required; exceptions. Checked October 30, 2026.
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   “(d) Nothing in this section shall be construed to prevent a hospital or ambulatory surgical center from requiring a physician order or referral for physical therapy services for a patient currently being treated in such facility. (e) When a patient self-refers to a physical therapist pursuant to this section, the physical therapist, prior to commencing treatment, shall provide written notice to the patient that a physical therapy diagnosis is not a medical diagnosis by a physician.”
9. Kansas Office of Revisor of Statutes. Kansas Statutes Annotated, K.S.A. 65-2921, Evaluation and treatment by physical therapists; when referral is required; exceptions. “(c) Physical therapists may provide services without a referral to special education students who need physical therapy services to fulfill the provisions of their individualized education plan (IEP) or individualized family service plan (IFSP).” Checked October 30, 2026.
10. Kansas Office of Revisor of Statutes. Kansas Statutes Annotated, K.S.A. 65-2921, Evaluation and treatment by physical therapists; when referral is required; exceptions. Checked October 30, 2026.
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    “(b) Physical therapists may provide, without a referral, services to: (1) Employees solely for the purpose of education and instruction related to workplace injury prevention; or (2) the public for the purpose of fitness, health promotion and education.”
11. Kansas Office of Revisor of Statutes. Kansas Statutes Annotated, K.S.A. 65-2921, Evaluation and treatment by physical therapists; when referral is required; exceptions. “L. 2007, ch. 177, § 21; L. 2011, ch. 114, § 56; L. 2013, ch. 4, § 1; July 1.” Checked October 30, 2026.
12. Kansas Medical Assistance Program (KMAP). Rehabilitative Therapy Services Fee-for-Service Provider Manual (updated 03.2026). “8400. MEDICAID Updated 07/25 All therapy services must be prescribed by a physician in accordance with 42 CFR 440.110.” Checked October 30, 2026.
13. Kansas Medical Assistance Program (KMAP). Rehabilitative Therapy Services Fee-for-Service Provider Manual (updated 03.2026). “Rehabilitative – All therapies must be physically rehabilitative. Therapies are covered for adults 21 years of age and over only when rehabilitative in nature and provided following physical debilitation due to an acute physical trauma or illness.” Checked October 30, 2026.
14. Kansas Medical Assistance Program (KMAP). General Benefits Fee-for-Service Provider Manual (updated 10.2026). “Therapy services are limited to six months for members over the age of 21 (except the provision of therapy under HCBS) per injury, to begin at the discretion of the provider.” Checked October 30, 2026.
15. U.S. Department of Health and Human Services. Getting started with licensure (Telehealth.HHS.gov, last updated February 21, 2024). Checked October 26, 2026.
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    “Health professionals must meet the licensure requirements of the state where they are located and be licensed or legally permitted to practice in the state where the patient is located”. Its companion page, Licensing across state lines (last updated April 30, 2025): “The ability to deliver health care services across state lines varies based on state regulations”; “Prior to an appointment, providers should verify patient location and obtain consent”; “Compacts allow participating health care providers to practice in participating states”.
16. PT Compact Commission. PT Compact Map. “Member States (38) Alabama Alaska Arizona Arkansas Colorado Connecticut Delaware District of Columbia Georgia Indiana Iowa Kansas ... Compact Privilege Availability 38 Member States Actively Issuing and Accepting Compact Privileges ...” Checked October 30, 2026.
17. Kansas Office of Revisor of Statutes. Kansas Statutes Annotated, K.S.A. 65-2925, Physical therapy licensure compact. “This section shall be known and may be cited as the physical therapy licensure compact. ... L. 2021, ch. 100, § 3; July 1.” Checked October 30, 2026.
18. Occupational Therapy Compact Commission. Before You Apply for an OT Compact Privilege. “States not listed below are not a member of the Occupational Therapy Compact. ... Kansas Not Yet TBD TBD $75 ...” Checked October 30, 2026.
19. Kansas Legislature. 2026 House Bill 2533, enrolled (occupational therapy licensure compact and other compacts). “Section 1. This section shall be known and may be cited as the occupational therapy licensure compact.” Checked October 30, 2026.
20. Kansas Office of Revisor of Statutes. 2026 Composite Listing of New, Amended & Repealed Statutes (Bill Order), August 13, 2026. “65-5424 (Supp.) New 2533 1 93 5/7/2026 ...” Checked October 30, 2026.
21. Audiology and Speech-Language Pathology Interstate Compact Commission. Delegate Information. “Member State Appointed Delegates ... Kansas Audiology ... Kansas SLP ...” Checked October 30, 2026.
22. Audiology and Speech-Language Pathology Interstate Compact Commission. ASLP-IC Home. “Registration is open for licensed practitioners in Louisiana, Ohio, Tennessee, and West Virginia ...” Checked October 30, 2026.
23. Kansas Office of Revisor of Statutes. Kansas Statutes Annotated, K.S.A. 65-6513, Audiology and speech-language pathology interstate compact. “This act shall be known and may be cited as the audiology and speech-language pathology interstate compact. ... L. 2021, ch. 13, § 1; March 31.” Checked October 30, 2026.
24. Code of Federal Regulations. 42 CFR 424.24, Requirements for medical and other health services furnished by providers under Medicare Part B (eCFR, up to date as of October 22, 2026; paragraph (c), outpatient physical therapy, occupational therapy and speech-language pathology services). Checked October 26, 2026.
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    “The individual needs, or needed, physical therapy, occupational therapy, or speech-language pathology services.”; “The services were furnished while the individual was under the care of a physician, nurse practitioner, clinical nurse specialist, or physician assistant.”; “The initial certification must be obtained as soon as possible after the plan is established.”; “Recertification is required at least every 90 days.”; “When it is recertified, the plan or other documentation in the patient’s record must indicate the continuing need for physical therapy, occupational therapy or speech-language pathology services.”; “the therapist has documented evidence that the plan of treatment has been delivered to the physician, NP, PA, or CNS within 30 days of completion of the initial evaluation, the certification does not need to be signed by a physician, NP, CNS, or PA who has knowledge of the case.”; “No references to an order or referral in this subsection shall be construed to require an order or referral for outpatient physical therapy, occupational therapy, or speech-language pathology services.”.
25. Kansas Medical Assistance Program (KMAP). General Benefits Fee-for-Service Provider Manual (updated 10.2026). Checked October 30, 2026.
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    “K.S.A. 21-5931 – Upon submitting a claim for or upon receiving payment for goods, services, items, facilities or accommodations under the Medicaid program, a person shall not destroy or conceal any records for five years after the date on which payment was received, if payment was received, or for five years after the date on which the claim was submitted if the payment was not received.”
26. Kansas Secretary of State. Kansas Administrative Regulations, K.A.R. 100-29-12, Unprofessional conduct. Checked October 30, 2026.
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    “(b) Each physical therapist and physical therapist assistant shall maintain an adequate record for each patient or client for whom the physical therapist or physical therapist assistant performs a professional service. Each record shall meet the following criteria: (1) Be legible; (2) identify the patient or client; and (3) contain an evaluation, a diagnosis, a plan of care, and a treatment and discharge plan.”
27. Kansas Secretary of State. Businesses. “The Secretary of State, through the Business Services Division, files and maintains records of corporations, limited liability companies, limited partnerships, and limited liability partnerships ...” Checked October 30, 2026.
28. Kansas Secretary of State. Register a Business. Checked October 30, 2026.
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    “All corporations, limited liability companies (LLCs), limited liability partnerships (LLPs), limited partnerships (LPs), and any other entity formed under the Kansas General Corporation Code, must register with the Kansas Secretary of State. ... General partnerships are not required to register with the Kansas Secretary of State but may file a Statement of Partnership Authority. Sole proprietors do not register with the Kansas Secretary of State.”
29. Kansas Secretary of State. Register a Business. “PDL - Articles of Organization - Professional LLC ... DPA - Articles of Incorporation - Professional Association ...” Checked October 30, 2026.
30. Kansas Office of Revisor of Statutes. Kansas Statutes Annotated, K.S.A. 17-2707, Professional corporation law; definitions. Checked October 30, 2026.
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    “(b) "Professional service" means the type of personal service rendered by a person duly licensed, registered or certified by this state as a member of any of the following professions, each paragraph constituting one type: ... (16) a licensed physical therapist; ... (25) a licensed occupational therapist; (26) a licensed audiologist; (27) a licensed speech-pathologist ...”
31. Kansas Secretary of State. Kansas Administrative Regulations, K.A.R. 100-54-11, Occupational therapists; ownership of corporation or company. Checked October 30, 2026.
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    “(a) Licensed occupational therapists shall not hold more than 49 percent of the total number of shares issued by a professional corporation that is organized to render the professional services of a physician, surgeon or doctor of medicine, osteopathic physician or surgeon, podiatrist, dentist, or optometrist.”
32. Kansas Department of Health and Environment. Kansas Early Childhood Developmental Services. Checked October 30, 2026.
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    “Kansas Early Childhood Developmental Services (KECDS) provides the foundation and framework to build capacity for local Infant Toddler Services of Kansas Programs to create positive outcomes for infants and toddlers and their families. KECDS is authorized by the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) Part C and is administered by the Kansas Department of Health and Environment. KECDS provides funding to local Infant Toddler Services of Kansas Programs to assist in maintaining and implementing a statewide system of coordinated, comprehensive, multidisciplinary early intervention services for infants and toddlers with disabilities from birth to age three and their families.”
33. Kansas Department of Health and Environment. Family Services (Kansas Early Childhood Developmental Services). Checked October 30, 2026.
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    “Kansas Early Childhood Developmental Services are provided at no cost to any family who has a child that is eligible. Services are provided through local agencies in the child’s natural environments -- the place where a child normally spends time -- by highly qualified professionals. An IFSP (Individualized Family Service Plan) is developed by a family service coordinator, the family, and other service providers.”
34. Kansas Medical Assistance Program (KMAP). Early Childhood Intervention Fee-for-Service Provider Manual (effective May 4, 2026). Checked October 30, 2026.
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    “The ECI (also known as Part C) program provides early intervention services to children from birth to three years of age who meet one of the developmental delay eligibility categories. ... Services provided by ECI providers to children eligible for Part C of the IDEA are by law at no cost to the family.”
35. Kansas Office of Revisor of Statutes. Kansas Statutes Annotated, K.S.A. 65-2901, Definitions (physical therapy practice act). Checked October 30, 2026.
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    “(c) "Physical therapist assistant" means a person who is certified pursuant to the physical therapy practice act and who works under the direction of a physical therapist ... (d) "Board" means the state board of healing arts. (e) "Council" means the physical therapy advisory council.”
36. Kansas Office of Revisor of Statutes. Kansas Statutes Annotated, K.S.A. 65-2903, Physical therapy advisory council; membership; qualifications. Checked October 30, 2026.
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    “There is hereby created a physical therapy advisory council to assist the board in carrying out the provisions of this law. The council shall consist of five members, citizens and residents of the state of Kansas, three of whom shall be physical therapists, one of whom shall be a physician licensed by the board to practice medicine and surgery and one of whom shall be a member of such board.”
37. Kansas Office of Revisor of Statutes. Kansas Statutes Annotated, K.S.A. 65-2905, Same; officers; executive director; powers and duties; quorum; records; employees; compensation and expenses. “(b) The council shall serve in an advisory capacity to the board in matters pertaining to physical therapy.” Checked October 30, 2026.
38. Kansas Secretary of State. Kansas Administrative Regulations, K.A.R. 100-29-8, License and certificate renewal; expiration date; notification of supervision. “(a) The license of each physical therapist and the certificate of each physical therapist assistant shall expire on December 31 of each year.” Checked October 30, 2026.
39. Kansas State Board of Healing Arts. Physical Therapist Licensing FAQs. “The renewal cycle for Physical Therapist begins November 15th and ends January 31st each calendar year. ... The late renewal cycle is from January 1st – January 31st. There is an additional late fee.” Checked October 30, 2026.
40. Kansas State Board of Healing Arts. Physical Therapist Licensing FAQs. “Yes, K.S.A. 65-2920 requires Physical Therapists with an active license in Kansas to maintain professional liability insurance of not less than $200,000 per claim, and not less than $600,000 annual aggregate for all claims made during the policy period. K.A.R. 100-29-15.” Checked October 30, 2026.
41. Kansas Secretary of State. Kansas Administrative Regulations, K.A.R. 100-29-9, License and certificate renewal; continuing education. Checked October 30, 2026.
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    “(a)(1)(A) As a condition of renewal for each odd-numbered year, each licensed physical therapist, certified physical therapist assistant, or compact privilege holder shall submit, in addition to the annual application for renewal of licensure, certification, or compact privilege, evidence of satisfactory completion within the preceding two-year period of at least 40 contact hours of continuing education for a licensed physical therapist or a physical therapist holding a compact privilege and at least 20 contact hours of continuing education for a certified physical therapist assistant or a physical therapist assistant holding a compact privilege. As a component of the required contact hours, each licensed physical therapist shall be required to successfully complete the physical therapy jurisprudence assessment module specified in paragraph (f)(15) during each continuing education cycle.”
42. Kansas Secretary of State. Kansas Administrative Regulations, K.A.R. 100-29-16, Supervision of physical therapist assistants and support personnel. Checked October 30, 2026.
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    “(g) Except as specified in this subsection, a physical therapist shall not have more than four physical therapist assistants working concurrently under the direction of that physical therapist. A request by a physical therapist to supervise additional physical therapist assistants may be granted by the board if it finds that significant hardship to the health and welfare of the community will occur if the physical therapist’s request to supervise more than four physical therapist assistants is not granted.”
43. Kansas Secretary of State. Kansas Administrative Regulations, K.A.R. 100-29-16, Supervision of physical therapist assistants and support personnel. “(1) "Personal supervision" shall mean oversight by a physical therapist or by a physical therapist assistant acting under the direction of the physical therapist who is on-site and immediately available to the support personnel.” Checked October 30, 2026.
44. Kansas Secretary of State. Kansas Administrative Regulations, K.A.R. 100-29-16, Supervision of physical therapist assistants and support personnel. Checked October 30, 2026.
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    “(e) Only a physical therapist may perform any of the following: (1) Interpretation of a referral; (2) performance and documentation of an initial examination, testing, evaluation, diagnosis, and prognosis; (3) development or modification of a plan of care that is based on a reexamination of the patient or client that includes the physical therapy goals for intervention ...”
45. Kansas Office of Revisor of Statutes. Kansas Statutes Annotated, K.S.A. 65-5402, Definitions (occupational therapy practice act). “As used in the occupational therapy practice act: (a) "Board" means the state board of healing arts.” Checked October 30, 2026.
46. Kansas Office of Revisor of Statutes. Kansas Statutes Annotated, K.S.A. 65-5403, Administration of act by state board of healing arts. “The board, in the manner hereinafter provided, shall administer the provisions of this act.” Checked October 30, 2026.
47. Kansas Office of Revisor of Statutes. Kansas Statutes Annotated, K.S.A. 65-5404, Occupational therapist council established; appointment of members; compensation. Checked October 30, 2026.
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    “(a) There is established an occupational therapist council to advise the board in carrying out the provisions of this act. The council shall consist of five members, all citizens and residents of the state of Kansas appointed as follows: One member shall be a physician appointed by the state board of healing arts; one member shall be the president of the state board of healing arts or a person designated by the president; and three members shall be occupational therapists appointed by the governor.”
48. Kansas Secretary of State. Kansas Administrative Regulations, K.A.R. 100-54-6, License; temporary license; renewal; late renewal. “(a) Each license issued by the board shall expire on March 31 of each year.” Checked October 30, 2026.
49. Kansas State Board of Healing Arts. Occupational Therapist Licensing FAQs. “The renewal cycle for Occupational Therapists begins February 15th and ends April 30th each calendar year. ... The late renewal cycle is from April 1st – April 30th. There is an additional late fee.” Checked October 30, 2026.
50. Kansas State Board of Healing Arts. Occupational Therapist Licensing FAQs. Checked October 30, 2026.
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    “Yes, K.A.R. 100-54-13 requires Occupational Therapists licensed in Kansas to maintain professional liability insurance. Individual coverage of not less than $100,000 per claim, and not less than $300,000 for all claims made during the period of coverage; or coverage through the individual’s employer under an additional insured policy of not less than $1,000,000 per claim, and not less than $3,000,000 for all claims made during the period of coverage.”
51. Kansas Secretary of State. Kansas Administrative Regulations, K.A.R. 100-54-7, Continuing education; license renewal. Checked October 30, 2026.
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    “(a)(1) Each licensee shall submit evidence of completing at least 40 contact hours of continuing education during the preceding 24 months. Evidence of this attainment shall be submitted before or with the application for renewal in each odd-numbered year. (2) No evidence of continuing education shall be required for license renewal in even-numbered years.”
52. Kansas Secretary of State. Kansas Administrative Regulations, K.A.R. 100-54-12, Supervision of occupational therapy assistants. Checked October 30, 2026.
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    “(b) Supervision shall be considered adequate if the occupational therapist and occupational therapy assistant have on-site contact at least monthly and interim contact occurring as needed by other means, including telephone, electronic mail, text messaging, and written communication. ... (d) An occupational therapist shall not supervise more than the combined equivalent of four full-time occupational therapy assistants. This combination shall not exceed a total of eight occupational therapy assistants.”
53. Kansas Secretary of State. Kansas Administrative Regulations, K.A.R. 100-54-12, Supervision of occupational therapy assistants. “(f) An occupational therapy assistant shall not initiate therapy for any patient or client before the supervising occupational therapist’s evaluation of the patient or client.” Checked October 30, 2026.
54. Kansas Office of Revisor of Statutes. Kansas Statutes Annotated, K.S.A. 65-6503, Duties of secretary for aging and disability services. Checked October 30, 2026.
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    “(a) The secretary shall: (1) Issue to each person who has met the education and training requirements listed in K.S.A. 65-6505 , and amendments thereto, and such other reasonable qualifications as may be established by rules and regulations promulgated by the secretary, the appropriate license as a speech-language pathologist or audiologist ...”
55. Kansas Office of Revisor of Statutes. Kansas Statutes Annotated, K.S.A. 65-6501, Definitions (speech-language pathologists and audiologists). “(a) "Secretary" means the secretary for aging and disability services.” Checked October 30, 2026.
56. Kansas Office of Revisor of Statutes. Kansas Statutes Annotated, K.S.A. 65-6502, Speech-language pathology and audiology board established; duties; composition; appointment of members. Checked October 30, 2026.
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    “(a) There is hereby established a speech-language pathology and audiology board. Such board shall be advisory to the secretary for aging and disability services in all matters concerning standards, rules and regulations and all matters relating to this act. (b) The board shall be composed of five persons appointed by the secretary who have been residents of this state for at least two years.”
57. Kansas Department for Aging and Disability Services. Licensure (Health Occupations Credentialing). “Audiology and Speech-Language Pathology Advisory Board 2026 Meetings ...” Checked October 30, 2026.
58. Kansas Office of Revisor of Statutes. Kansas Statutes Annotated, K.S.A. 65-6504, Unlawful acts and representations. Checked October 30, 2026.
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    “(a) On or after September 1, 1992, it shall be unlawful for any person to engage in the practice of speech-language pathology or audiology in the state of Kansas unless such person has been issued a valid license pursuant to this act or is specifically exempted from the provisions of this act.”
59. Kansas Office of Revisor of Statutes. Kansas Statutes Annotated, K.S.A. 65-6506, Application for licensure; expiration and renewal; fees; reinstatement of lapsed license. Checked October 30, 2026.
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    “All licenses shall expire after two years and may be renewed by submitting an application, showing proof of completing required continuing education and paying a renewal fee to be established by rule and regulation and collected by the secretary.”
60. Kansas Department for Aging and Disability Services. Speech-Language Pathology/Audiology Licensure Renewal Notice (paper renewal pack). “Speech-Language Pathology/Audiology Licensure Renewal Notice Your license will expire October 31 ...” Checked October 30, 2026.
61. Kansas Department for Aging and Disability Services. Licensure (Health Occupations Credentialing). “Online Renewal Opening Dates ... Speech-Language Pathologists: September 15 ...” Checked October 30, 2026.
62. Kansas Secretary of State. Kansas Administrative Regulations, K.A.R. 28-61-5, License renewal. Checked October 30, 2026.
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    “Approved continuing education clock-hours completed in excess of the requirement shall not be carried over to the subsequent renewal period. There shall be 20 hours of approved continuing education required for each applicant holding a single two-year license and 30 hours required if the applicant is licensed in both speech-language pathology and audiology.”
63. Kansas Legislature. 2026 House Bill 2761, enrolled (speech-language pathology assistant licensure act). “Sec. 2. (a) The secretary shall issue the appropriate license as a speech-language pathology assistant to each person who has met the educational and training requirements of this section ... (10) not supervise more than two full-time or three part-time speech-language pathology assistants.” Checked October 30, 2026.
64. Kansas Legislature. 2026 House Bill 2761, enrolled (speech-language pathology assistant licensure act). “(2) have two years of full-time professional experience as a speech-language pathologist following successful completion of the post graduate professional experience ...” Checked October 30, 2026.
65. Kansas Legislature. 2026 House Bill 2761, enrolled (speech-language pathology assistant licensure act). “(B) direct supervision of at least 10% of the ... total client contact time, which may be performed in person or remotely through live video conferencing ...” Checked October 30, 2026.
66. Kansas Legislature. 2026 House Bill 2761, enrolled (speech-language pathology assistant licensure act). “Sec. 8. (a) On and after January 1, 2027, it shall be unlawful for any person to represent oneself in any manner as a speech-language pathology assistant if such person is not licensed under this act as a speech-language pathology assistant ...” Checked October 30, 2026.
67. Kansas Office of Revisor of Statutes. 2026 Composite Listing of New, Amended & Repealed Statutes (Bill Order), August 13, 2026. “65-6514 (Supp.) New 2761 1 30 7/1/2026 ...” Checked October 30, 2026.
68. Kansas Secretary of State. Kansas Administrative Regulations, K.A.R. 28-61-8, Assistants. “(e) Each supervisor shall directly supervise at least 10 percent of the assistant’s client contact time.” Checked October 30, 2026.
69. Kansas Office of Revisor of Statutes. Kansas Statutes Annotated, K.S.A. 65-5422, Occupational therapy services without healthcare practitioner referral; when permitted; limitations. Checked October 30, 2026.
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    “(a) Except as otherwise provided in subsection (c), an occupational therapist may evaluate and initiate occupational therapy treatment on a patient without referral from a healthcare practitioner. (1) An occupational therapist who is treating a patient without a referral from a healthcare practitioner shall obtain a referral from an appropriate healthcare practitioner prior to continuing treatment if the patient: (A) Is not progressing toward documented treatment goals as demonstrated by objective, measurable or functional improvement, or any combination thereof, after ten patient visits or in a period of 30 calendar days from the initial treatment visits following the initial evaluation visit; or (B) within one year from the initial treatment visits following the initial evaluation visit, returns to the occupational therapist seeking treatment for the same condition or injury.”
70. Kansas Office of Revisor of Statutes. Kansas Statutes Annotated, K.S.A. 65-5422, Occupational therapy services without healthcare practitioner referral; when permitted; limitations. “L. 2022, ch. 20, § 1; July 1.” Checked October 30, 2026.
71. Kansas Office of Revisor of Statutes. Kansas Statutes Annotated, K.S.A. 65-5422, Occupational therapy services without healthcare practitioner referral; when permitted; limitations. Checked October 30, 2026.
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    “(c) Nothing in this section shall be construed to prevent a hospital or ambulatory surgical center from requiring a physician order or make a referral for occupational therapy services for a patient currently being treated in such facility. (d) When a patient self-refers to an occupational therapist pursuant to this section, the occupational therapist, prior to commencing treatment, shall provide written notice to the patient that an occupational therapy diagnosis is not a medical diagnosis by a physician.”
72. Kansas Office of Revisor of Statutes. Kansas Statutes Annotated, K.S.A. 65-5422, Occupational therapy services without healthcare practitioner referral; when permitted; limitations. “(3) special education students who need occupational therapy services to fulfill the provisions of their individualized education plan* (IEP) or individualized family service plan (IFSP).” Checked October 30, 2026.
73. Kansas Medical Assistance Program (KMAP). Rehabilitative Therapy Services Fee-for-Service Provider Manual (updated 03.2026). “8400. MEDICAID Updated 07/25 All therapy services must be prescribed by a physician in accordance with 42 CFR 440.110.” Checked October 30, 2026.
74. Kansas Office of Revisor of Statutes. Kansas Statutes Annotated, K.S.A. 65-6504, Unlawful acts and representations. Checked October 30, 2026.
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    “(a) On or after September 1, 1992, it shall be unlawful for any person to engage in the practice of speech-language pathology or audiology in the state of Kansas unless such person has been issued a valid license pursuant to this act or is specifically exempted from the provisions of this act.”
75. Kansas Office of Revisor of Statutes. Kansas Statutes Annotated, K.S.A. 65-6501, Definitions (speech-language pathologists and audiologists). Checked October 30, 2026.
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    “(c) "Practice of speech-language pathology" means: (1) Rendering or offering to render to individuals or groups of individuals who have or are suspected of having disorders of communication, any service in speech-language pathology including prevention, identification, evaluation, consultation, habilitation and rehabilitation ...”
76. Kansas Medical Assistance Program (KMAP). Rehabilitative Therapy Services Fee-for-Service Provider Manual (updated 03.2026). “8400. MEDICAID Updated 07/25 All therapy services must be prescribed by a physician in accordance with 42 CFR 440.110.” Checked October 30, 2026.
77. KanCare. Become a Provider. Checked October 30, 2026.
78. Medicaid.gov (Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services). Early and Periodic Screening, Diagnostic, and Treatment (Medicaid benefit page). Checked October 26, 2026.
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    “The Early and Periodic Screening, Diagnostic and Treatment (EPSDT) benefit provides comprehensive and preventive health care services for children under age 21 who are enrolled in Medicaid.”; “It is the responsibility of states to determine medical necessity on a case-by-case basis.”.
79. Kansas Medical Assistance Program (KMAP). General Benefits Fee-for-Service Provider Manual (updated 10.2026). Checked October 30, 2026.
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    “Individuals can receive developmental therapy services to treat autism spectrum disorders (ASDs), birth defects, and other developmental delays in any appropriate community setting from any qualified provider with PA and medical necessity documentation. ... Note: These services require a PA be on file for payment regardless of what the KMAP website HCPCS Code Search page displays.”
80. Kansas Medical Assistance Program (KMAP). General Benefits Fee-for-Service Provider Manual (updated 10.2026). Checked October 30, 2026.
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    “Services must be preapproved and may include developmental speech therapy, developmental occupational therapy, or developmental physical therapy as appropriate. An initial comprehensive assessment to establish a baseline must be completed. Periodic re-evaluations and assessments are required at least every six months and continuous improvement must be shown to qualify for continued treatment.”
81. Kansas Medical Assistance Program (KMAP). Rehabilitative Therapy Services Fee-for-Service Provider Manual (updated 03.2026). “Treatment plan means a submission by a provider or group of providers and signed by both the provider(s) and parent(s)/caregiver(s) that includes ...” Checked October 30, 2026.
82. KanCare. What is KanCare?. Checked October 30, 2026.
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    “KanCare is the program through which the State of Kansas administers Medicaid. Launched in January, 2013, KanCare is delivering whole-person, integrated care to more than 415,000 people across the state. Kansas has contracted with three health plans, or managed care organizations (MCOs), to coordinate health care for all people enrolled in Medicaid.”
83. KanCare. Providers. “The following health plans or managed care organizations (MCOs) were awarded contracts to provide KanCare services: Healthy Blue Kansas Sunflower Health Plan UnitedHealthcare Community Plan of Kansas ...” Checked October 30, 2026.
84. KanCare. Providers. “Due to the Managed Care Organization health plan regulations, enrollment with KMAP is required. However, while enrollment in KMAP is required, seeing Fee For Service members is not mandated. ... As of July 1, 2019, the KanCare MCOs started denying payments for providers who are not actively enrolled with KMAP.” Checked October 30, 2026.
85. KanCare. Providers. “If you do not sign up with the KanCare health plans, you will be considered an out-of-network provider. Out-of-network providers will receive 90 percent of the current fee-for-service rates.” Checked October 30, 2026.
86. KanCare. What is KanCare?. “The Kansas Department of Health and Environment (KDHE) and the Kansas Department for Aging and Disability Services (KDADS) administer KanCare within the State of Kansas. KDHE maintains financial management and contract oversight of the KanCare program ...” Checked October 30, 2026.
87. Kansas Medical Assistance Program (KMAP). Interactive Tools (Download Fee Schedules). Checked October 30, 2026.
88. Kansas Medical Assistance Program (KMAP). Rehabilitative Therapy Services Fee-for-Service Provider Manual (updated 03.2026). “Physical, occupational, and speech/language therapy providers must use the paper CMS 1500 Claim Form or equivalent ANSI X12 electronic transaction when requesting payment for medical services and supplies provided under KMAP.” Checked October 30, 2026.
89. Kansas Medical Assistance Program (KMAP). Rehabilitative Therapy Services Fee-for-Service Provider Manual (updated 03.2026). “Therapy codes must be billed as one unit equals one visit unless the description of the code specifies the unit.” Checked October 30, 2026.
90. Kansas Medical Assistance Program (KMAP). Rehabilitative Therapy Services Fee-for-Service Provider Manual (updated 03.2026). “KMAP will not reimburse services provided by speech/language therapy assistants.” Checked October 30, 2026.
91. Kansas Medical Assistance Program (KMAP). Rehabilitative Therapy Services Fee-for-Service Provider Manual (updated 03.2026). Checked October 30, 2026.
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    “Providers of rehabilitative therapy can submit claims with the following primary diagnosis code: Z5189 – Encounter for other specified aftercare. Providers are required to submit a secondary diagnosis code to describe the origin of the impairment for which rehabilitative therapy is needed when Z5189 is used as the primary diagnosis.”
92. Kansas Medical Assistance Program (KMAP). Rehabilitative Therapy Services Fee-for-Service Provider Manual (updated 03.2026). “To bill KMAP for rehabilitative therapy services, the individual must be enrolled as a private practitioner or be employed in one of the following practice types: an unincorporated solo practice, unincorporated partnership, or unincorporated group practice.” Checked October 30, 2026.
93. Kansas Medical Assistance Program (KMAP). Local Education Agency Fee-for-Service Provider Manual (updated 05.2026). “Therapy should be provided only for individuals with a Physician Treatment Plan, an IEP, or an IFSP. A physician’s order/authorization is required for physical, speech, occupational, and other therapies.” Checked October 30, 2026.
94. Kansas Medical Assistance Program (KMAP). Local Education Agency Fee-for-Service Provider Manual (updated 05.2026). “An evaluation for physical therapy (PT), occupational therapy (OT), or speech-language pathology (SLP) is not Medicaid-reimbursable unless an IEP is developed which includes a recommendation for ongoing services in that same therapy type.” Checked October 30, 2026.
95. Kansas Medical Assistance Program (KMAP). General Benefits Fee-for-Service Provider Manual (updated 10.2026). “Services delivered via telemedicine will be reimbursed at the same rate as a face-to-face (in the same physical location) service. Documentation requirements are the same as an in-person service.” Checked October 30, 2026.
96. Kansas Medical Assistance Program (KMAP). General Benefits Fee-for-Service Provider Manual (updated 10.2026). Checked October 30, 2026.
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    “The provider at the distant side must bill an appropriate code from the lists below with place of service (02) designating a telemedicine service provided other than in the patient’s home OR place of service (10) designating a telemedicine service provided in the patient’s home. (Please note: the GT modifier is no longer used to designate a telemedicine service.)”
97. Kansas Medical Assistance Program (KMAP). General Benefits Fee-for-Service Provider Manual (updated 10.2026). “Provisions in the Kansas Telemedicine Act will allow speech-language pathologists and audiologists licensed by KDADS to provide services via telemedicine. Services must be provided via real-time, interactive (synchronous) audio-video telecommunication equipment that is compliant with HIPAA.” Checked October 30, 2026.
98. Kansas Medical Assistance Program (KMAP). General Benefits Fee-for-Service Provider Manual (updated 10.2026). “Telemedicine – Video Only – POS Home Allowed 90785 92507 92526 97110 97112 97140 97151 97152 97153 97161 97162 97163 97164 97165 97166 97167 97168 97530 97533 97542 97750 ...” Checked October 30, 2026.
99. Kansas Office of Revisor of Statutes. Kansas Statutes Annotated, K.S.A. 40-2,212, Kansas telemedicine act; confidentiality. Checked October 30, 2026.
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    “(c) The same standards of practice and conduct that apply to healthcare services delivered via in-person contact shall also apply to healthcare services delivered via telemedicine. (d) (1) A person authorized by law to provide and who provides telemedicine services to a patient shall provide the patient with guidance on appropriate follow-up care. (2) (A) Except when otherwise prohibited by any other provision of law, when the patient consents and the patient has a primary care or other treating physician, the person providing telemedicine services shall send within three business days a report to such primary care or other treating physician of the treatment and services rendered to the patient in the telemedicine encounter.”
100. Kansas Office of Revisor of Statutes. Kansas Statutes Annotated, K.S.A. 40-2,212, Kansas telemedicine act; confidentiality. Checked October 30, 2026.
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     “(a) The same requirements for patient privacy and confidentiality under the health insurance portability and accountability act of 1996 and 42 C.F.R. § 2.13, as applicable, that apply to healthcare services delivered via in-person contact shall also apply to healthcare services delivered via telemedicine.”
101. Kansas Office of Revisor of Statutes. Kansas Statutes Annotated, K.S.A. 40-2,211, Kansas telemedicine act; definitions. Checked October 30, 2026.
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     “(5) "Telemedicine," including "telehealth," means the delivery of healthcare services or consultations while the patient is at an originating site and the healthcare provider is at a distant site. Telemedicine shall be provided by means of real-time two-way interactive audio, visual, or audio-visual communications, including the application of secure video conferencing or store-and-forward technology to provide or support healthcare delivery, that facilitate the assessment, diagnosis, consultation, treatment, education and care management of a patient’s healthcare. "Telemedicine" does not include communication between: (A) Healthcare providers that consist solely of a telephone voice-only conversation, email or facsimile transmission; or (B) a physician and a patient that consists solely of an email or facsimile transmission.”
102. Kansas Legislature. 2026 House Bill 2761, enrolled (speech-language pathology assistant licensure act). “(11) provide teletherapy services as directed by the supervising speech-language pathologist ...” Checked October 30, 2026.
103. Kansas Medical Assistance Program (KMAP). General Benefits Fee-for-Service Provider Manual (updated 10.2026). “Telemedicine services (including telephonic contact) can be made when there is verbal consent received from the patient (to be followed up by written approval) in the medical record.” Checked October 30, 2026.
104. Kansas Office of Revisor of Statutes. Kansas Statutes Annotated, K.S.A. 40-2,213, Kansas telemedicine act; application of; coverage parity established. Checked October 30, 2026.
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     “(b) No individual or group health insurance policy, medical service plan, contract, hospital service corporation contract, hospital and medical service corporation contract, fraternal benefit society, health maintenance organization or the Kansas medical assistance program shall exclude an otherwise covered healthcare service from coverage solely because such service is provided through telemedicine, rather than in-person contact, or based upon the lack of a commercial office for the practice of medicine, when such service is delivered by a healthcare provider.”
105. Kansas Office of Revisor of Statutes. Kansas Statutes Annotated, K.S.A. 40-2,211, Kansas telemedicine act; definitions. “(2) "Healthcare provider" means a physician, licensed physician assistant, licensed advanced practice registered nurse or person licensed, registered, certified or otherwise authorized to practice by the behavioral sciences regulatory board.” Checked October 30, 2026.
106. Kansas Office of Revisor of Statutes. Kansas Statutes Annotated, K.S.A. 40-2,213, Kansas telemedicine act; application of; coverage parity established. Checked October 30, 2026.
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     “(d) Payment or reimbursement of covered healthcare services delivered through telemedicine may be established by an insurance company, nonprofit health service corporation, nonprofit medical and hospital service corporation or health maintenance organization in the same manner as payment or reimbursement for covered services that are delivered via in-person contact are* established.”
107. Kansas Department of Revenue. Business Registration. “To register for and pay your business taxes, you will need to set up an account with the Kansas Department of Revenue Customer Service Center.” Checked October 30, 2026.
108. Kansas Department of Revenue. Publication KS-1510, Sales Tax and Compensating Use Tax (Rev. 7-29-25). Checked October 30, 2026.
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     “Kansas sales tax generally applies to three types of transactions. 1) The retail sale, rental , or lease of tangible personal property, including the sale or furnishing of utilities within the state of Kansas; 2) Charges for labor services to install, apply, repair, service, alter, or maintain tangible personal property; and 3) The sale of admissions to places providing amusement, entertainment or recreation services, including admissions to state, county, district, and local fairs.”
109. Kansas Department of Revenue. Publication KS-1510, Sales Tax and Compensating Use Tax (Rev. 7-29-25). “The Kansas Retailers’ Sales Tax was enacted in 1937 at the rate of 2%, increasing over the years to the current state rate of 6.50%.” Checked October 30, 2026.
110. Kansas Department of Revenue. Publication KS-1510, Sales Tax and Compensating Use Tax (Rev. 7-29-25). Checked October 30, 2026.
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     “Prosthetic Devices and Mobility Enhancing Equipment purchased by an individual for whom it was prescribed in writing by a licensed physician, chiropractor, optometrist, dentist, or podiatrist is not taxed [K.S.A. 79-3606(r)]. Exempt devices and mobility enhancing equipment include canes, chairlifts, crutches, eyeglasses, orthodontic braces, prosthetic limbs and braces, wheelchairs ...”
111. Kansas Office of Revisor of Statutes. Kansas Statutes Annotated, K.S.A. 44-532, Methods of securing payment of compensation. Checked October 30, 2026.
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     “(b) Every employer shall secure the payment of compensation to the employer’s employees by insuring in one of the following ways: (1) By insuring and keeping insured the payment of such compensation with an insurance carrier authorized to transact the business of workers compensation insurance in the state of Kansas; (2) by showing to the director that the employer carries such employer’s own risk and is what is known as a self-insurer and by furnishing proof to the director of the employer’s financial ability to pay such compensation for the employer’s self; (3) by maintaining a membership in a qualified group-funded workers compensation pool.”
112. Kansas Office of Revisor of Statutes. Kansas Statutes Annotated, K.S.A. 44-505, Application of act. Checked October 30, 2026.
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     “(2) any employment, other than those employments in which the employer is the state, or any department, agency or authority of the state, wherein the employer had a total gross annual payroll for the preceding calendar year of not more than $20,000 for all employees and wherein the employer reasonably estimates that such employer will not have a total gross annual payroll for the current calendar year of more than $20,000 for all employees ...”
113. Code of Federal Regulations. 42 CFR 424.516, Additional provider and supplier requirements for enrolling and maintaining active enrollment status in the Medicare program (eCFR, up to date as of October 22, 2026; paragraph (f), Maintaining and providing access to documentation). Checked October 26, 2026.
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     “A provider or a supplier that furnishes covered ordered, certified, referred, or prescribed Part A or B services, items or drugs is required to—”; “Maintain documentation (as described in paragraph (f)(1)(ii) of this section) for 7 years from the date of service; and”; “Upon the request of CMS or a Medicare contractor, to provide access to that documentation”; “The documentation includes written and electronic documents (including the NPI of the physician or, when permitted, other eligible professional who ordered, certified, referred, or prescribed the Part A or B service, item, or drug) relating to written orders, certifications, referrals, prescriptions, and requests for payments for Part A or B services, items or drugs.”.
114. Code of Federal Regulations. 45 CFR 164.316, Policies and procedures and documentation requirements (eCFR, up to date as of October 22, 2026; HIPAA Security Rule; paragraph (b)). Checked October 26, 2026.
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     “Maintain the policies and procedures implemented to comply with this subpart in written (which may be electronic) form; and”; “If an action, activity or assessment is required by this subpart to be documented, maintain a written (which may be electronic) record of the action, activity, or assessment.”; “Retain the documentation required by paragraph (b)(1) of this section for 6 years from the date of its creation or the date when it last was in effect, whichever is later.”.
115. Kansas Secretary of State. Kansas Administrative Regulations, K.A.R. 100-29-12, Unprofessional conduct. “(a) "Unprofessional conduct" means any of the following: ... (15) willfully betraying confidential information provided by the patient or client ...” Checked October 30, 2026.
116. Kansas Secretary of State. Kansas Administrative Regulations, K.A.R. 100-54-5, Unprofessional conduct; defined. “"Unprofessional conduct" means any of the following: ... (m) willfully betraying confidential information ...” Checked October 30, 2026.
117. Kansas Office of Revisor of Statutes. Kansas Statutes Annotated, K.S.A. 50-7a02, Security breach; requirements. Checked October 30, 2026.
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     “(a) A person that conducts business in this state, or a government, governmental subdivision or agency that owns or licenses computerized data that includes personal information shall, when it becomes aware of any breach of the security of the system, conduct in good faith a reasonable and prompt investigation to determine the likelihood that personal information has been or will be misused. If the investigation determines that the misuse of information has occurred or is reasonably likely to occur, the person or government, governmental subdivision or agency shall give notice as soon as possible to the affected Kansas resident.”
118. Kansas Office of Revisor of Statutes. Kansas Statutes Annotated, K.S.A. 50-7a02, Security breach; requirements. Checked October 30, 2026.
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     “(f) In the event that a person discovers circumstances requiring notification pursuant to this section of more than 1,000 consumers at one time, the person shall also notify, without unreasonable delay, all consumer reporting agencies that compile and maintain files on consumers on a nationwide basis ...”
119. Kansas Office of Revisor of Statutes. Kansas Statutes Annotated, K.S.A. 50-7a02, Security breach; requirements. Checked October 30, 2026.
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     “(e) An individual or a commercial entity that is regulated by state or federal law and that maintains procedures for a breach of the security of the system pursuant to the laws, rules, regulations, guidances or guidelines established by its primary or functional state or federal regulator is deemed to be in compliance with this section.”
120. Kansas Office of Revisor of Statutes. Kansas Statutes Annotated, K.S.A. 38-2223, Reporting of certain abuse or neglect of children; persons required to report. Checked October 30, 2026.
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     “(1) When any of the following persons has reason to suspect that a child has been harmed as a result of physical, mental or emotional abuse or neglect or sexual abuse, the person shall report the matter promptly as provided in subsections (b) and (c); (A) The following persons providing medical care or treatment: Persons licensed to practice the healing arts, dentistry and optometry, persons engaged in postgraduate training programs approved by the state board of healing arts, licensed professional or practical nurses and chief administrative officers of medical care facilities; ... (C) teachers, school administrators and other employees of an educational institution that the child is attending ...”
121. Kansas Office of Revisor of Statutes. Kansas Statutes Annotated, K.S.A. 38-2223, Reporting of certain abuse or neglect of children; persons required to report. Checked October 30, 2026.
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     “(2) In addition to the reports required under subsection (a)(1), any person who has reason to suspect that a child may be a child in need of care may report the matter as provided in subsection (b) and (c).”
122. Kansas Office of Revisor of Statutes. 2026 Composite Listing of New, Amended & Repealed Statutes (Bill Order), August 13, 2026. “38-2223 (Supp.) Am 2601 2 125 7/1/2026 ...” Checked October 30, 2026.
123. Kansas Legislature. 2026 House Bill 2601, enrolled. “(A) The following persons providing medical care or treatment: Persons licensed to practice the healing arts, dentistry and optometry, persons engaged in postgraduate training programs approved by the state board of healing arts, licensed professional or practical nurses and chief administrative officers of medical care facilities ...” Checked October 30, 2026.
124. Kansas Office of Revisor of Statutes. Kansas Statutes Annotated, K.S.A. 40-2,194 (autism spectrum disorder coverage requirements). Checked October 30, 2026.
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     “(a) (1) (A) Any large group health insurance policy, medical service plan, contract, hospital service corporation contract, hospital and medical service corporation contract, fraternal benefit society or health maintenance organization which provides coverage for accident and health services and which is delivered, issued for delivery, amended or renewed on or after January 1, 2015, shall provide coverage for the diagnosis and treatment of autism spectrum disorder in any covered individual whose age is less than 12 years.”
125. Kansas Office of Revisor of Statutes. Kansas Statutes Annotated, K.S.A. 40-2,194 (autism spectrum disorder coverage requirements). Checked October 30, 2026.
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     “(B) Any grandfathered individual or group health insurance policy, medical service plan, contract, hospital service corporation contract, hospital and medical service corporation contract, fraternal benefit society or health maintenance organization that provides coverage for accident and health services and that is delivered, issued for delivery, amended or renewed on or after January 1, 2016, shall provide coverage for the diagnosis and treatment of autism spectrum disorder in any covered individual whose age is less than 12 years.”
126. Kansas Office of Revisor of Statutes. Kansas Statutes Annotated, K.S.A. 40-2,194 (autism spectrum disorder coverage requirements). Checked October 30, 2026.
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     “(3) Coverage provided under this section for applied behavior analysis shall be subject to a limitation of: (A) 1,300 hours per calendar year for four years beginning on the later of the date of diagnosis or January 1, 2015, for any covered individual diagnosed with autism spectrum disorder between birth and five years of age; and (B) except as provided in subparagraph (A), 520 hours per calendar year for any covered individual less than 12 years of age. Upon prior approval by the health benefit plan, such maximum benefit limit may be exceeded if the provision of applied behavior analysis services beyond the maximum limit is medically necessary for such individual.”
127. Kansas Office of Revisor of Statutes. Kansas Statutes Annotated, K.S.A. 40-2,194 (autism spectrum disorder coverage requirements). “Only services actually rendered on an hourly basis or fractional portion thereof by certified applied behavior analysis (ABA) providers as herein defined shall be required to be covered under this section.” Checked October 30, 2026.
128. Kansas Office of Revisor of Statutes. Kansas Statutes Annotated, K.S.A. 40-2,194 (autism spectrum disorder coverage requirements). “(i) Nothing contained in this section shall require coverage for or payment of full or partial day care or habilitation services, community support services, services at intermediate care facilities, school-based rehabilitative services ...” Checked October 30, 2026.
129. Kansas Office of Revisor of Statutes. Kansas Statutes Annotated, K.S.A. 40-2,194 (autism spectrum disorder coverage requirements). Checked October 30, 2026.
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     “(1) Any dollar limits, deductibles or coinsurance provisions that are less favorable to an insured than the dollar limits, deductibles or coinsurance provisions that apply to physical illness generally under the accident and sickness insurance policy; or (2) any limit upon the number of visits that a covered individual may make for treatment of autism spectrum disorder.”
130. Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services. Who are the MACs: A/B MAC Jurisdiction 5 (J5). “Contract Awardee: Wisconsin Physicians Service Government Health Administrators ... J5 processes FFS Medicare Part A and Part B claims for Iowa, Kansas, Missouri, and Nebraska ...” Checked October 30, 2026.
131. Kansas Department of Labor. Medical Services & Fee Schedule. “The Medical Services and Fee Schedule Section oversees the Kansas Department of Labor’s Workers Compensation fee schedule for medical services provided to injured workers. The schedule is updated every two years to ensure fair rates, control healthcare costs, and maintain access to necessary care.” Checked October 30, 2026.
132. Kansas Department of Labor. 2024 Schedule of Medical Fees, Workers Compensation Division. “This Schedule of Medical Fees, effective on and after May 3, 2024, was approved by the Workers Compensation Director on May 29, 2023.” Checked October 30, 2026.
133. Kansas Department of Labor. 2024 Schedule of Medical Fees, Workers Compensation Division. Checked October 30, 2026.
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     “PHYSICAL MEDICINE AND REHABILITATION GROUND RULES 1. AUTHORIZED PROVIDERS: Services applicable to this section are payable at the level of the Maximum Fee (or the billed charge, whichever is less) when provided by: a health care provider as defined by K.S.A. 44-508; a Registered Physical Therapist; a Registered Occupational Therapist; a Certified Physical Therapist Assistant or a Certified Occupational Therapist Assistant when the service is performed under the direct supervision of a Registered Physical Therapist or Registered Occupational Therapist ...”
134. APTA Kansas. APTA Kansas (the state association's site). Checked October 30, 2026.
135. the Kansas Occupational Therapy Association (KOTA). the Kansas Occupational Therapy Association (KOTA) (the state association's site). Checked October 30, 2026.
136. the Kansas Speech-Language-Hearing Association (KSHA). the Kansas Speech-Language-Hearing Association (KSHA) (the state association's site). Checked October 30, 2026.
137. DrSensory. Occupational therapy clinics in Kansas, with the physical therapy and speech therapy pages for the state (the directory's state pages, built from the addresses it holds). Checked October 30, 2026.
138. DrSensory. Clinic Directory Pricing. “Claiming your listing is free. The subscription is $349.99 a year or $29.99 a month for your first location, and $99.99 a year or $9.99 a month for each additional location, not per therapist.” Checked October 30, 2026.

Medical disclaimer. This page is for general educational purposes and does not constitute medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. It is general guidance on running a therapy clinic in Kansas, not legal, compliance, billing or financial advice. Rules change; the clinic confirms each with its source before acting on it.