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MI SB0691
Bill
AI Summary
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Amends the definition of reimbursable physical therapy services to require that services be provided by a licensed physical therapist or physical therapist assistant under supervision and pursuant to a prescription from a licensed health professional (dentist, physician, osteopath, or chiropractor).
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Health care corporations are not required to provide benefits or reimburse for physical therapy services that do not meet these prescription and supervision requirements.
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Applies the same physical therapy reimbursement restrictions to both standard participating provider contracts (Section 502) and prudent purchaser agreement contracts (Section 502a).
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Takes effect July 1, 2014, contingent upon enactment of Senate Bill No. 690 of the 97th Legislature.
Legislative Description
Insurance; health care corporations; reimbursement for physical therapy services; allow health care corporation to withhold unless patient has a prescription from a licensed health professional. Amends secs. 502 & 502a of 1980 PA 350 (MCL 550.1502 & 550.1502a). TIE BAR WITH: SB 0690'13
Insurance, health care corporations
Last Action
Assigned Pa 0261'14 With Immediate Effect
7/16/2014