SB 5597-S - DIGEST |
(SUBSTITUTED FOR - SEE 2ND SUB) |
Provides that health carriers may not directly or indirectly through contract or otherwise refuse to reimburse for the health care services legally provided by employees of a contracted chiropractor if the service would be a reimbursable benefit but for the contractor's refusal to recognize or reimburse the services performed by employees of the contracted chiropractor. |
Provides that health carriers may not require directly or indirectly by contract or otherwise that a chiropractor comply with health care reimbursement or delivery standards that conflict with those standards and practices authorized or adopted by the Washington state chiropractic quality assurance commission. |
Declares that any term or condition of any contract between a chiropractor and a carrier that violates a provision of this act and any attempt to waive, modify, or shift responsibility for compliance with this act is invalid. |