HF 2755

as introduced - 85th Legislature (2007 - 2008) Posted on 12/15/2009 12:00am

A bill for an act
relating to insurance; requiring that physical therapy coverage include physical
therapy for maintenance of health status for patients with progressive conditions;
proposing coding for new law in Minnesota Statutes, chapter 62Q.

BE IT ENACTED BY THE LEGISLATURE OF THE STATE OF MINNESOTA:

Section 1.

new text begin [62Q.676] COVERAGE FOR MAINTENANCE PHYSICAL
THERAPY; PROGRESSIVE DISABILITY OR ILLNESS.
new text end

new text begin A health plan that covers physical therapy must include in that coverage physical
therapy intended to prevent, reduce, or reduce the likelihood of deterioration in the
enrollee's physical status due to a progressive illness, progressive disability, or other
progressive condition. A health plan shall not cover such physical therapy less favorably
in any way than physical therapy intended to improve a person's physical status.
new text end

new text begin EFFECTIVE DATE. new text end

new text begin This section is effective August 1, 2008, and applies to
policies, contracts, and certificates offered, issued, sold, renewed, or continued as defined
in section 60A.02, subdivision 2a, on or after that date.
new text end