FINAL BILL REPORT
SB 6487
This analysis was prepared by non-partisan legislative staff for the use of legislative members in their deliberations. This analysis is not a part of the legislation nor does it constitute a statement of legislative intent. |
C 121 L 10
Synopsis as Enacted
Brief Description: Repealing the expiration of the fair payment for chiropractic services requirement.
Sponsors: Senators Franklin, Pridemore, Keiser, Carrell, Pflug, Schoesler, Delvin and Kline.
Senate Committee on Health & Long-Term Care
House Committee on Health Care & Wellness
House Committee on Ways & Means
Background: Legislation passed in 2008 requires health insurance carriers to pay chiropractors the same as other providers for the same physical medicine and rehabilitation code or evaluation and management code. The 2008 legislation included an evaluation of the impact on the utilization and cost of health care services for the impacted codes to be completed by January 2012, and an expiration date of June 30, 2013. The evaluation of the payment change was vetoed by the Governor.
Summary: The June 2013 expiration date is repealed, and insurance carriers will continue to pay chiropractors the same as other providers for the same codes.
Votes on Final Passage:
Senate | 48 | 0 | |
House | 97 | 1 |
Effective: | June 10, 2010 |