What are MTM’s requirements for equine therapy? Requirements are different for each type of therapy. For your specific service, contact an MTM representative. Isn’t PATH membership sufficient? For PATH Premium accredited members, MTM offers an expedited credentialing process because these providers are required to meet nearly all of MTM’s requirements in maintaining their PATH Premium accreditation. What if I don’t have my own stable? Equine therapists who need to use therapeutic riding centers for therapy will be reimbursed for the use of the stable as per the therapeutic riding rate of no more than $35 to $45 per session. Do I need to have a therapeutic riding center to participate? Having a therapeutic riding center is not mandatory; however, these centers are more likely to fulfill MTM’s requirements. So long as the requirements are met, MTM accepts others. I am not a licensed mental health therapist, but I am certified by Therapy Dog Inc., Pet Partners, or another pet therapy association. Am I eligible to participate? Yes, MTM seeks services from individuals who may not be licensed counselors, but who use certified therapy dogs to provide pet therapy. This may involve visits to nursing homes, hospitals, long term care facilities, or individual’s homes. Will I be doing home visits? MTM’s program includes a home visit component. However, home visits can be undertaken at the discretion of the provider. What if I can’t fulfill MTM’s credentialing requirements? You may still be included in the network and we will work together with you to complete the requirements. You may not, however, receive referrals until you fulfill the credentialing requirements. What does MTM pay for services? MTM reimburses for service as follows:
What are MTM’s requirements for equine therapy? Requirements are different for each type of therapy. For your specific service, contact an MTM representative. Isn’t PATH membership sufficient? For PATH Premium accredited members, MTM offers an expedited credentialing process because these providers are required to meet nearly all of MTM’s requirements in maintaining their PATH Premium accreditation. What if I don’t have my own stable? Equine therapists who need to use therapeutic riding centers for therapy will be reimbursed for the use of the stable as per the therapeutic riding rate of no more than $35 to $45 per session. Do I need to have a therapeutic riding center to participate? Having a therapeutic riding center is not mandatory; however, these centers are more likely to fulfill MTM’s requirements. So long as the requirements are met, MTM accepts others. I am not a licensed mental health therapist, but I am certified by Therapy Dog Inc., Pet Partners, or another pet therapy association. Am I eligible to participate? Yes, MTM seeks services from individuals who may not be licensed counselors, but who use certified therapy dogs to provide pet therapy. This may involve visits to nursing homes, hospitals, long term care facilities, or individual’s homes. Will I be doing home visits? MTM’s program includes a home visit component. However, home visits can be undertaken at the discretion of the provider. What if I can’t fulfill MTM’s credentialing requirements? You may still be included in the network and we will work together with you to complete the requirements. You may not, however, receive referrals until you fulfill the credentialing requirements. What does MTM pay for services? MTM reimburses for service as follows:
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