SB 644 - Schaefer, Kurt
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
Bill Details
Sponsor
LR Number
5234S.01I
Title
SB 644
House Handler
N/A
Journal Page
N/A
Effective Date
August 28, 2012
Committee
Current Status
Hearing Conducted S Small Business, Insurance and Industry Committee
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Amendments
No amendments available
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