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LA SB275

Bill

Status

Introduced

2/27/2026

Primary Sponsor

Brach Myers

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Origin

Senate

2026 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Requires health insurers to reimburse certified registered nurse anesthetists (CRNAs) at the same rate as physicians for identical services performed within the CRNA's lawful scope of practice

  • Prohibits insurers from denying network participation to CRNAs solely based on provider type or licensure

  • Applies to new policies issued on or after January 1, 2027, with existing policies required to conform by their renewal date or no later than January 1, 2028

  • Enacts new section R.S. 22:1037.1 in Louisiana insurance law

Legislative Description

Provides for reimbursement rates of services provided by CRNAs within their lawful scope of practice. (1/1/27)

HEALTH/ACC INSURANCE

Last Action

Introduced in the Senate; read by title. Rules suspended. Read second time and referred to the Committee on Insurance.

3/9/2026

Committee Referrals

Insurance2/27/2026

Full Bill Text

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