131st MAINE LEGISLATURE
LD 1383 LR 694(04)
An Act to Regulate Insurance Carrier Prior Authorization Requirements for Rehabilitative and Habilitative Services
Fiscal Note for Bill as Engrossed with:
C "A" (S-272)
Committee: Health Coverage, Insurance and Financial Services
             
Fiscal Note
Minor cost increase - All funds
Fiscal Detail and Notes
Any additional costs to the Department of Professional and Financial Regulation, Bureau of Insurance and to the State Employee Health Plan associated with prohibiting health insurance carriers from requiring prior authorization for physical therapy, occupational therapy or chiropractic services for the first 12 visits of per episode of care are expected to be minor and can be absorbed within existing budgeted resources.