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MO SB687
Bill
Status
1/23/2012
Primary Sponsor
Eric Schmitt
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AI Summary
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Health carriers and health benefit plans cannot impose copayments, coinsurance, or office visit deductibles for physical therapist services that exceed amounts charged for primary care physician or osteopath office visits
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Physical therapists must be licensed under Missouri chapter 334 for this requirement to apply
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Health carriers and health benefit plans must clearly disclose the availability of physical therapy coverage in their plan materials
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Plans must explicitly state all related limitations, conditions, and exclusions for physical therapy coverage
Legislative Description
Requires copayments, coinsurance, and deductibles charged for physical therapist services to be no greater than those charged for the same services provided by primary care physicians or osteopaths
Last Action
Hearing Conducted S Small Business, Insurance and Industry Committee
4/10/2012