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7.1.2 Psychologists

To enroll in Texas Medicaid, whether as an individual or as part of a group, a psychologist must be licensed by the Texas State Board of Examiners of Psychologists (TSBEP). Psychologists must also be enrolled in Medicare or obtain a pediatric practice exemption from TMHP Provider Enrollment. If a pediatric based psychologist is enrolling as part of a Medicare enrolled group, then the psychologist must also be enrolled in Medicare. Psychologists cannot be enrolled if they have a license that is due to expire within 30 days. A current license must be submitted. Texas Medicaid accepts temporary licenses for psychologists.

Refer to: Subsection 1.1, "Provider Enrollment" in Section 1, "Provider Enrollment and Responsibilities" (Vol. 1, General Information) for more information about procedures for enrolling as a Medicaid provider.

Section 8: Managed Care (Vol. 1, General Information) for more information, or contact the client's BHO.