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RI S2463
Bill
Status
2/6/2026
Primary Sponsor
Linda Ujifusa
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AI Summary
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Prohibits health insurers from charging higher copayments, coinsurance, or office visit deductibles for physical therapist services than those charged for primary care physician or osteopath services, effective January 1, 2027
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Applies to individual and group health insurance plans, nonprofit hospital service corporations, nonprofit medical service corporations, and health maintenance organizations (HMOs)
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Requires insurers to clearly disclose the availability of physical therapy coverage and all related limitations, conditions, and exclusions
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Takes effect upon passage of the legislation
Legislative Description
Limits copays, coinsurance or office deductibles for services of a physical therapist to the amount authorized for the services of a primary care physician or osteopath on or after January 1, 2027.
Insurance
Last Action
Introduced, referred to Senate Health and Human Services
2/6/2026