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HI HB235
Bill
Status
Passed
7/11/2017
Primary Sponsor
Angus McKelvey
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AI Summary
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Removes the $75 per visit cap on acupuncture treatments under motor vehicle insurance personal injury protection benefits, while maintaining the 30-visit limit.
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Ties acupuncture treatment charges to the workers' compensation supplemental medical fee schedule and any future increases to that schedule.
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Addresses a 20-year gap where acupuncture benefit rates remained frozen while other healthcare services like physical therapy increased under motor vehicle insurance coverage.
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Takes effect July 1, 2017.
Legislative Description
Relating To Health.
Motor Vehicle Insurance
Last Action
Act 124, on 07/10/2017 (Gov. Msg. No. 1225).
7/11/2017
Committee Referrals
Ways and Means3/20/2017
Commerce, Consumer Protection, and Health3/9/2017
Finance2/17/2017
Consumer Protection & Commerce1/23/2017
Full Bill Text
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