SB 687 - Schmitt, Eric
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
Bill Details
Sponsor
LR Number
4734L.01I
Title
SB 687
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 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