S.2463

Limits copays, coinsurance or office deductibles for services of a physical therapist to the amount authorized for the services of a primary care physician or osteopath on or after January 1, 2027.

Introduced·2/6/26
Introduced Text

Rhode Island S2463 limits physical therapist copays to primary care physician levels from January 1, 2027.

Rhode Island S2463 mandates that copays, coinsurance, or office deductibles for physical therapist services cannot exceed those for primary care physicians or osteopaths starting January 1, 2027. Insurers must clearly state physical therapy coverage details, including limitations and exclusions. This change applies to individual or group health insurance plans delivered, issued, or renewed in the state after the specified date.

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Where it stands

Current
Health and Human Services Committee
Next
Session adjourned — paused until it reconvenes

Sponsors

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Democratic CaucusRepublican Caucus

Roll Call Votes

Senate Committee on Health & Human Services: Be held for further study

5 Yea

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0 Nay

3 Absent

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Calendar

Apr 16

12:00 AM

Senate Health and Human Services Hearing

History

Apr 16

Senate

Committee recommended measure be held for further study

Apr 10

Senate

Scheduled for hearing and/or consideration (04/16/2026)

Feb 6

Senate

Introduced, referred to Senate Health and Human Services