2011 House Bill 5233

Require prescription for physical therapy insurance reimbursement

Introduced in the House

Dec. 15, 2011

Introduced by Rep. Mike Shirkey (R-65)

To allow health insurers to withhold reimbursement for physical therapy services unless a patient has a prescription from a licensed health professional.

Referred to the Committee on Insurance

Feb. 2, 2012

Reported without amendment

With the recommendation that the bill be referred to the Committee on Health Policy.