CMS Reverses Decision Regarding Qualifications of Provisional Licensees

ASHA has shared the below important news from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS).

As of July 28, 2025, CMS has confirmed that it is reversing its previous guidance regarding the qualifications of provisional licensees, including clinical fellows (CFs), to now align with state licensure requirements. This allows individuals holding provisional licenses to provide services to Medicare beneficiaries—provided they meet their respective state’s licensure requirements. Thank you for your advocacy and efforts in helping to make this outcome possible.

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ASHA is emailing members who have identified as working with CFs and will be posting on all social channels. Please feel free to share on your respective sites and help notify others!