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UT SB0204
Bill
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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