SB644 - Requires reimbursement amounts paid by health carriers to licensed physical therapists to be uniform regardless of the setting or venue in which the health care services are rendered

SB 644

Requires reimbursement amounts paid by health carriers to licensed physical therapists to be uniform regardless of the setting or venue in which the health care services are rendered

Sponsor:

Schaefer

LR Number:

5234S.01I

Committee:

Small Business, Insurance and Industry

Last Action:

4/17/2012 - Hearing Conducted S Small Business, Insurance and Industry Committee

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Effective Date:

August 28, 2012

Current Bill Summary

SB 644 - Under this act, reimbursement amounts and copays paid by health carriers for any particular health care service or procedure rendered by a physical therapist shall be in the same amount as reimbursements paid by health carriers to any other licensed physical therapist performing the same or similar procedures. Such uniform reimbursement requirement shall apply regardless of the setting or venue in which the health care services or procedures are rendered.

The act is identical to SB 148 (2011).

STEPHEN WITTE

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