Navigating advocacy with commercial insurers: What AOTA can (and can’t) do for you

Occupational therapy practitioners (OTPs) are increasingly facing challenges with commercial insurance coverage of occupational therapy services. In response, the American Occupational Therapy Association (AOTA) has expanded its advocacy efforts to ensure that OTPs can deliver essential services without undue administrative or financial barriers. However, OTPs need to be aware of the opportunities and boundaries for AOTA and state associations when engaging with commercial insurers.