Music Therapy Licensure

Information Needed

The National Team and our legislative consultant, Andrew Kretschmar, have been actively spearheading this Medicaid reimbursement legislation. In the planning of this legislation, it was clear that information is needed from music therapists to help communicate to legislators about the lack of access to services due to funding. To gather this type of information, a survey was created. The outcomes of this survey are essential when talking to legislators about significant lack of access to services due to funding. Please take a few min to complete this survey by February 1, 2024.

Illinois Music Therapy State Recognition Task Force – Licensure Town Hall Recording:

This link includes the Q & A portion from both Town Halls. It is essential that all music therapists living and/or working in Illinois know these details and expectations regarding the license.

 

 

A photo of Illinois State Senator Laura Murphy with task force members Nancy Swanson and Victoria Storm.
Illinois State Senator Laura Murphy (center) pictured with task force members Nancy Swanson (left) and Victoria Storm (right).

Licensure Bill SB2243 was signed into law on May 27, 2022 by Governor Pritzker. We would like to thank everyone who supported these efforts!

Hill Day 2022

Champion of Music Therapy Award

Leader Laura Murphy receiving the Champion of Music Therapy Award from IL Government Relations Chair Nancy Swanson
Leader Laura Murphy receiving the Champion of Music Therapy Award from IL Government Relations Chair Nancy Swanson

Our Champions of Music Therapy Award Recipients:

  • Katrina Agnew- Executive Director of Season’s Hospice and Palliative Care, IL
  • Sylvia Smith-Executive Director for Giant Steps
  • Susan Ruohonen- Senior Director of Family Services at Lurie Children’s Hospital
  • Dr. Nina Kraus

For all advocacy questions, please contact Nancy Swanson, MA, MT-BC.