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MO HB548
Bill
Status
1/15/2015
Primary Sponsor
Caleb Rowden
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AI Summary
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Health carriers and health benefit plans cannot charge higher co-payments or coinsurance for occupational therapy services than they charge for primary care physician office visits
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Expands existing parity protections for physical therapists to also include occupational therapists licensed under chapter 324
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Health plans must clearly disclose the availability of both physical therapy and occupational therapy coverage, including all limitations, conditions, and exclusions
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Requires the oversight division of the joint committee on legislative research to conduct an actuarial analysis of the cost impact of occupational therapy coverage provisions by September 1, 2015, with a report due by December 31, 2015
Legislative Description
Requires parity between out-of-pocket expenses charged for occupational therapist services and similar services provided by primary care physicians
Last Action
Referred: Health Insurance(H)
2/18/2015