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PA SB1288
PA SB1288In public assistance, providing for medical assistance payments for orthotics and prosthetics.
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Introduced
07/12/2024
07/12/2024
In Committee
07/12/2024
07/12/2024
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
12/31/2024
12/31/2024
Introduced Session
2023-2024 Regular Session
Bill Summary
Amending the act of June 13, 1967 (P.L.31, No.21), entitled "An act to consolidate, editorially revise, and codify the public welfare laws of the Commonwealth," in public assistance, providing for medical assistance payments for orthotics and prosthetics.
AI Summary
This bill amends the Human Services Code to require the Department of Human Services to set the Medicaid reimbursement rate for custom prosthetic and orthotic items and services at no less than the current Medicare fee schedule for those items and services in Pennsylvania. It also requires the Department to update the Medicaid program to include all codes for custom prosthetic and orthotic items and services listed in the current Medicare fee schedule. The bill specifies that it does not supersede existing provisions related to the Medical Practice Act of 1985.
Committee Categories
Health and Social Services
Sponsors (16)
Tina Tartaglione (D)*,
Amanda Cappelletti (D),
Maria Collett (D),
Carolyn Comitta (D),
Jay Costa (D),
Jimmy Dillon (D),
Frank Farry (R),
Wayne Fontana (D),
Art Haywood (D),
Doug Mastriano (R),
Tracy Pennycuick (R),
Steve Santarsiero (D),
Lynda Schlegel-Culver (R),
Judy Schwank (D),
Elder Vogel (R),
Judy Ward (R),
Last Action
Referred to HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES (on 07/12/2024)
Bill Topics
Health
- ‐ Availability and Affordability of Medical Devices and Equipment
- ‐ Health Insurance Reform
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| Document Type | Source Location | Created |
|---|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.legis.state.pa.us/cfdocs/billinfo/bill_history.cfm?syear=2023&sind=0&body=S&type=B&bn=1288 | 07/12/2024 |
| BillText | https://www.legis.state.pa.us/cfdocs/legis/PN/Public/btCheck.cfm?txtType=PDF&sessYr=2023&sessInd=0&billBody=S&billTyp=B&billNbr=1288&pn=1828 | 07/12/2024 |
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