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S2806Introduced in the Senate

Requires the state and private health insurers to reimburse claims for healthcare services provided by nurse practitioners and physician assistants at the same amount as the reimbursement paid to a physician performing the service in the area served.

IntroducedSenate Finance

Introduced by Pamela Lauria, District 32

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Official description

INSURANCE -- ACCIDENT AND SICKNESS INSURANCE POLICIES -- EQUAL PAY FOR HEALTHCARE PROVIDERS - Requires the state and private health insurers to reimburse claims for healthcare services provided by nurse practitioners and physician assistants at the same amount as the reimbursement paid to a physician performing the service in the area served.

Where it stands

Committee recommended measure be held for further study

May 5, 2026

How did lawmakers vote?

SenateStage: Senate Committee on Finance: Be held for further study · May 5, 2026

8

Yes

0

No

3

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11 senators recorded in this Senate vote. Colors show vote categories only, not whether a vote was good or bad.

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Bill history

  1. Introduced, referred to Senate Finance

  2. Scheduled for hearing and/or consideration (05/05/2026)

  3. Committee recommended measure be held for further study

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