SB 228 – Requires health carriers to reimburse out-of-network chiropractors the same as other out-of-network providers

• Sponsor: Ridgeway
• LR Number: 1171S.02I
• Committee: Small Business, Insurance & Industrial Relations
• Last Action: 3/2/2005 - Hearing Conducted S Small Business, Insurance & Industrial Relations Committee
• Effective Date: August 28, 2005

Current Bill Summary

SB 228 - This act requires health carriers to reimburse non-network chiropractors according to the same formula as any other non-network provider is reimbursed. Under current law, a health carrier is not required to reimburse for services rendered by a non-network chiropractor unless prior approval has been obtained from the health carrier.

This act is similar to HB 138 (2005).

STEPHEN WITTE