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PA SB1288

PA SB1288
In public assistance, providing for medical assistance payments for orthotics and prosthetics.


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Introduced
07/12/2024
In Committee
07/12/2024
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
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)

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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