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IA SF87
Bill
Status
1/22/2025
Primary Sponsor
Molly Donahue
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AI Summary
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Requires health carriers offering individual, group, or small group health insurance plans in Iowa to offer coverage for acupuncture services performed by licensed acupuncturists
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Mandates that acupuncture coverage and cost-sharing requirements (copayments, deductibles, coinsurance) be no less favorable than coverage for general physical illness
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Applies to contracts, policies, or plans delivered, issued, continued, or renewed on or after January 1, 2026
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Excludes certain specialized insurance types including accident-only, dental, vision, Medicare supplement, long-term care, disability income, and workers' compensation coverage
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Authorizes the Commissioner of Insurance to adopt rules to administer the new coverage requirements
Legislative Description
A bill for an act relating to insurance coverage for acupuncture.
Last Action
Subcommittee: Driscoll, Dickey, and Trone Garriott. S.J. 136.
1/23/2025