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HI HB235

Bill

Status

Passed

7/11/2017

Primary Sponsor

Angus McKelvey

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Origin

House of Representatives

2017 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Removes the $75 per visit cap on acupuncture treatments under motor vehicle insurance personal injury protection benefits, while maintaining the 30-visit limit.

  • Ties acupuncture treatment charges to the workers' compensation supplemental medical fee schedule and any future increases to that schedule.

  • Addresses a 20-year gap where acupuncture benefit rates remained frozen while other healthcare services like physical therapy increased under motor vehicle insurance coverage.

  • 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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