Introduced by Rep. Edward Canfield (R) on January 31, 2017 To prohibit insurance companies from requiring a family practice physician to hold one of the various professional association “board certifications” as a condition for paying or reimbursing a patient treatment claim, unless this is specifically required for licensure. Some national organizations that make money from these certifications have been advocating that states mandate them. Official Text and Analysis.
Referred to the House Health Policy Committee on January 31, 2017
Reported in the House on December 4, 2018 With the recommendation that the substitute (H-2) be adopted and that the bill then pass.
Passed 89 to 19 in the House on December 4, 2018. See Who Voted "Yes" and Who Voted "No".To prohibit insurance companies from requiring a family practice physician to hold one of the various professional association “board certifications” as a condition for paying or reimbursing a patient treatment claim, unless this is specifically required for licensure. See House Bill 4134, which prohibits state licensure authorities making physician licenses contingent on having one of these certifications.
Received in the Senate on December 5, 2018
Referred to the Senate Health Policy Committee on December 5, 2018
Reported in the Senate on December 12, 2018 With the recommendation that the bill pass.