October 10, 2025
Dear Licensees and Members of the Public, The North Carolina Board of Examiners for Speech-Language Pathologists and Audiologists is proposing a rule change to update the manner in which supervision of SLP-Assistants shall be documented and provided by Supervising Licensees. This proposed change is intended to clarify supervision requirements and ensure consistent standards across the profession. […]September 3, 2025
The North Carolina Board of Examiners for Speech-Language Pathologists and Audiologists (NCBOESLPA) would like to inform all licensees that there has been a delay in the implementation of our new data system. To ensure continued access during this transition, the previous licensee portal has been temporarily reopened. You may now log in to the previous portal […]September 2, 2025
Due to unforeseen circumstances, the new system launch has been delayed. The system downtime schedule is as follows: System Downtime – Friday, August 29 through Monday, September 4, 2025: Please be advised that the current system will be temporarily unavailable from Friday, August 29 through Thursday, September 4, 2025, to allow for the transition to […]August 22, 2025
The North Carolina Board of Examiners for Speech-Language Pathologists and Audiologists (NCBOESLPA) is excited to announce the launch of a new data system, including upgraded licensee portals, designed to better serve our licensees and registrants. System Downtime – Friday, August 29 through Monday, September 1, 2025:Please be advised that the current system will be temporarily unavailable from Friday, […]July 30, 2025
The North Carolina Board of Examiners for Speech-Language Pathologists and Audiologists (NCBOESLPA) is sharing the following update for informational purposes: According to an announcement from the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association (ASHA), the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) has reversed its previous interpretation regarding the billing eligibility of provisional license holders, also referred to as […]June 18, 2025
The North Carolina Board of Examiners for Speech-Language Pathologists and Audiologists (NCBOESLPA) is aware of the concerns raised by recent revisions to the Medicare Benefit Policy Manual regarding the definition of a qualified speech-language pathologist (SLP). As a licensing board established under North Carolina state statute, NCBOESLPA does not have authority over reimbursement matters, including […]May 30, 2025
Title of Rule: Proposed Amendment to the ASLP-IC Rule on Implementation of Criminal Background Check Requirement Purpose: ASLP-IC member states’ implementation and utilization of procedures for considering the criminal history records of applicants for an initial privilege to practice is required by the model legislation. Authority: Section 3: State Participation in the Compact; Section 8: Establishment of […]May 1, 2025
February 25, 2025
We have recently received reports that unauthorized individuals are impersonating Board representatives by calling and falsely claiming that your license is under investigation or has been flagged for fraudulent activity. What You Need to Do: Your security is our top priority. Please remain vigilant and report any suspicious calls to us immediately. Thank you for […]December 11, 2024
In response to the ongoing impact of Hurricane Helene, the North Carolina Board of Examiners for Speech-Language Pathology and Audiology (NCBOESLPA) has announced an extension for license renewal grace periods for affected licensees. Extension Details: Important Reminder: If you choose to provide services during your grace period, please ensure your license is renewed before the expiration of the […]