2011 House Bill 5235

Require prescription for physical therapy insurance reimbursement

Introduced in the House

Dec. 15, 2011

Introduced by Rep. Thomas Stallworth (D-8)

To allow insurers to withhold reimbursements under a “prudent purchaser agreement” 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.