EPISODE · Sep 23, 2025 · 27 MIN
Michigan SLPs Take Back Control as HB 4484 Moves Forward
from Fix SLP: Advocacy & Accountability in Speech-Language Pathology · host Dr. Jeanette Benigas | SLP, Advocate, PhD
Michigan SLPs just scored a unanimous 15–0 win in the Michigan House Health Policy Committee. House Bill 4484 is officially moving forward, clarifying that the state license, not a private certificate, is the credential for reimbursement. In this bonus episode, we detail what’s next in the Michigan legislative process, why this matters for Medicaid states, and how SLPs can replicate the win across the country. Plus: the SLP Compact update and celebrating two years of Fix SLP!Thank you to our sponsor, ⭐️ Befitting You Medical Supply, ⭐️ offering AAC devices with hands-on assessments, education, and support for patients and families. Check them out!🚧 Want to earn some PDHs or CEUs with a discount? Find our most up-to-date promo codes and discounts here.🚧 We want to collaborate with YOU. If you would like to lead or join your state team, please email your name and state to [email protected].🚧 Become a sustaining partner to support our work.🚧 Follow us on Instagram, Facebook, TikTok, and YouTube.🚧 Find all our information at fixslp.com, and sign up for our email list to be alerted to new episodes and content.🚧 Email us at [email protected].🚧 Leave a message on our Minivan Meltdown line! ★ Support this podcast ★
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Michigan SLPs just scored a unanimous 15–0 win in the Michigan House Health Policy Committee. House Bill 4484 is officially moving forward, clarifying that the state license, not a private certificate, is the credential for reimbursement. In this bonus episode, we detail what’s next in the Michigan legislative process, why this matters for Medicaid states, and how SLPs can replicate the win across the country. Plus: the SLP Compact update and celebrating two years of Fix SLP!Thank you to our sponsor, ⭐️ Befitting You Medical Supply, ⭐️ offering AAC devices with hands-on assessments, education, and support for patients and families. Check them out!🚧 Want to earn some PDHs or CEUs with a discount? Find our most up-to-date promo codes and discounts here.🚧 We want to collaborate with YOU. If you would like to lead or join your state team, please email your name and state to [email protected].🚧 Become a sustaining partner to support our work.🚧 Follow us on Instagram, Facebook, TikTok, and YouTube.🚧 Find all our information at fixslp.com, and sign up for our email list to be alerted to new episodes and content.🚧 Email us at [email protected].🚧 Leave a message on our Minivan Meltdown line! ★ Support this podcast ★
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