SB687 - Requires copayments, coinsurance, and deductibles charged for physical therapist services to be no greater than those charged for the same services provided by primary care physicians or osteopaths

SB 687

Requires copayments, coinsurance, and deductibles charged for physical therapist services to be no greater than those charged for the same services provided by primary care physicians or osteopaths

Sponsor:

Schmitt

LR Number:

4734L.01I

Committee:

Small Business, Insurance and Industry

Last Action:

4/10/2012 - Hearing Conducted S Small Business, Insurance and Industry Committee

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Effective Date:

August 28, 2012

Current Bill Summary

SB 687 - This act prohibits health carriers from imposing greater copayments, coinsurance, or office visit deductibles to insureds for covered services provided by a licensed physical therapist than those charged for the same covered services provided by licensed primary care physicians or osteopaths. Under the act, health carriers must clearly state the availability of physical therapy coverage under its plan and all related limitations, conditions, and exclusions.

This act is identical to HB 1134 (2012).

STEPHEN WITTE

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