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SCS/SB 574 - This act requires specific health plans to cover all services provided or ordered by registered nurse first assistants. Section 335.018 defines a "registered nurse first assistant" (RNFA) as a registered nurse, licensed in Missouri, who has received additional certification through a nationally-recognized professional organization to become a RNFA or who meets the criteria for RNFAs established by the Missouri State Board of Nursing. If so certified, then all services provided by RNFAs shall be covered by the specified health plans.

This bill is substantially similar to HB 1133 (1999). A version similar to this act is contained in CCS/SS/HB 1292 (2000).

ERIN MOTLEY