Utah SB0204 amends health insurance policies to allow insureds to select physical therapists as primary care providers and ensures cost-sharing for.

Utah SB0204 modifies health insurance policies to permit insureds to choose physical therapists as primary care providers, alongside obstetricians, gynecologists, pediatricians, and physician assistants. It mandates that cost-sharing for physical therapy services, including copayments, coinsurance, and deductibles, must match those for primary care providers. The bill also prohibits insurers from imposing higher premiums or additional expenses on insureds who select physical therapists as primary care providers. This legislation takes effect on January 1, 2027.

Utah SB0204 amends health insurance policies to allow insureds to select physical therapists as primary care providers and ensures cost-sharing for.

Utah SB0204 modifies health insurance policies to permit insureds to choose physical therapists as primary care providers, alongside obstetricians, gynecologists, pediatricians, and physician assistants. It mandates that cost-sharing for physical therapy services, including copayments, coinsurance, and deductibles, must match those for primary care providers. The bill also prohibits insurers from imposing higher premiums or additional expenses on insureds who select physical therapists as primary care providers. This legislation takes effect on January 1, 2027.