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UT SB0204

Bill

Status

Enrolled

3/11/2026

Primary Sponsor

Mike McKell

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Origin

Senate

2026 General Session

AI Summary

  • Health insurers must allow insureds to select a physical therapist as a participating provider for physical therapy services (changed from permissive "may" to mandatory "shall")
  • Copayments, coinsurance, and office visit deductibles for physical therapy visits cannot exceed the amounts charged for primary care provider visits
  • Cost-sharing parity requirement applies to health benefit plans renewed or entered into on or after January 1, 2027
  • Physical therapists remain limited to practicing within their scope of practice under the Physical Therapy Practice Act
  • Effective date: January 1, 2027

Legislative Description

Physical Therapy Payment Amendments

Business

Last Action

Senate/ to Governor in Executive Branch - Governor

3/13/2026

Committee Referrals

Economic Development and Workforce Services2/26/2026
Rules2/25/2026
Business and Labor1/29/2026
Rules1/28/2026

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