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HI SB1178

Bill

Official Source

Status

Engrossed

3/10/2015

Primary Sponsor

Josh Green

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Origin

Senate

2015 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Increases the maximum payment per acupuncture visit for personal injury protection benefits from $75 to a new amount (to be specified) under motor vehicle insurance.
  • Establishes annual adjustment mechanism to increase acupuncture payment amounts each December based on the Medicare Economic Index percentage change from the prior year.
  • Maintains the existing limit of 30 acupuncture visits per covered person.
  • Addresses the fact that acupuncture benefits have remained unchanged for nearly 20 years while other medical services have increased.
  • Effective date: July 1, 2053.

Legislative Description

Motor Vehicle Insurance; Personal Injury Protection Benefits; Acupuncture Treatments

Last Action

Referred to TRN, CPC, FIN, referral sheet 30

3/12/2015

Committee Referrals

Transportation3/12/2015
Ways and Means2/12/2015
Commerce and Consumer Protection2/2/2015
Health1/28/2015

Full Bill Text

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