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MO HB29

Bill

Status

Introduced

1/9/2013

Primary Sponsor

Donna Lichtenegger

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Origin

House of Representatives

2013 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Amends chapter 376, RSMo to establish uniform reimbursement standards for physical therapist services by health carriers
  • Requires health carriers to pay the same reimbursement amounts and copays to physical therapists performing identical or similar procedures within their scope of practice as defined in chapter 334
  • Mandates uniform reimbursement regardless of the setting or venue where physical therapist services are rendered
  • Applies to all health care services and procedures within a physical therapist's scope of practice

Legislative Description

Requires health carriers to reimburse a physical therapist in the same amounts as paid to a licensed physical therapist for rendering the same services regardless of the setting or venue

Last Action

Referred: Health Insurance(H)

1/31/2013

Committee Referrals

Health Insurance1/31/2013

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