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HB 45 — Health carriers; licensed athletic trainers.
Last action — Approved by Governor-Chapter 440 (effective 7/1/22)
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This bill has been enacted into law. Introduced December 31, 2021. Enacted.
Signed by Governor Glenn Youngkin (Republican) on April 11, 2022.
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1 sponsor
1 primary, 0 co-sponsors signed on.
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Passed 7 recorded votes so far.
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Summary
Health carriers; licensed athletic trainers. Requires health insurers and health service plan providers whose policies or contracts cover services that may be legally performed by a licensed athletic trainer to provide equal coverage for such services when rendered by a licensed athletic trainer when such services are performed in an office setting. As introduced, this bill was a recommendation of the Health Insurance Reform Commission. This bill is identical to SB 525.
Bill Text
What changed in the latest version
52 added · 51 removedPlain-language change summary
The recent amendment to Bill HB 45 clarifies that insurance policies in Virginia must cover services provided by licensed athletic trainers, as long as these services are rendered in an office setting. This change is significant because it ensures that individuals can receive necessary care from athletic trainers without facing insurance reimbursement issues. By recognizing athletic trainers in this way, the amendment aims to enhance access to professional sports-related health care for patients in Virginia.
SESSION ENROLLED VIRGINIA ACTS OF ASSEMBLY ––-- 2022 SESSION CHAPTER E440 An Act to amend and reenact §§ 38.2-3408 and 38.2-4221 of the Code of Virginia, relating to N insurance;
R O [H 45] Approved LApril L11, 2022 Be it enacted by the General Assembly of Virginia:
That §§ 38.2-3408 and 38.2-4221 of the Code of Virginia are amended and reenacted as followsEfollows: § 38.2-3408.
Policy§ providing38.2-3408. for reimbursement for services that may be performed by certaiD praA.
IfPolicy anproviding accidentfor and sickness insurance policy provides reimbursement for anyservices service that may be legally performed by acertain personpractitioners licensed in this Commonwealth as a chiropractor, optometrist, optician, professional counselor, psychologist, clinical social worker, podiatrist, physical therapist, chiropodist, clinical nurse specialist, audiologist, speech pathologist, certified nurse midwife or other nursethan practitioner,physicians. marriage and family therapist, athletic trainer, or licensed acupuncturist, reimbursement under the policy shall not be denied because the service is rendered by the licensed practitioner, provided that, for services performed by an athletic trainer, such service is performed in an oHfice setting.
4A. legally performed by a licensed pharmacist, reimbursement under the policy shall not be denied because the service is rendered by the licensed pharmacist, provided that (i) the service is performed for an insured for a condition under the terms of a collaborative agreement, as defined in § 54.1-3300, (ii) the service is for the administration of vaccines for immunization, or (iii) the service is provided in accordance with § 54.1-3303.1.
If an accident and sickness insurance policy provides reimbursement for any service that may be legally performed by a person licensed in this Commonwealth as a chiropractor, optometrist, optician, professional counselor, psychologist, clinical social worker, podiatrist, physical therapist, chiropodist, practitioner, marriage and family therapist, athletic trainer, or licensed acupuncturist, reimbursement under the policy shall not be denied because the service is rendered by the licensed practitioner, provided that, for services performed by an athletic trainer, such service is performed in an office setting.
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If an accident and sickness insurance policy provides reimbursement for a service that may be legally performed by a licensed pharmacist, reimbursement under the policy shall not be denied because the service is rendered by the licensed pharmacist, provided that (i) the service is performed for an insured for a condition under the terms of a collaborative agreement, as defined in § 54.1-3300, (ii) the service is for the administration of vaccines for immunization, or (iii) the service is provided in accordance with § 54.1-3303.1.
A nonstock corporation shall not fail or refuse, either directly or indirectly, to allow or to pay to a subscriber for all or any part of the health services rendered by any doctor of podiatry, doctor of chiropody, optometrist, optician, chiropractor, professional counselor, psychologist, physical therapist, clinical social worker, clinical nurse specialist, audiologist, speech pathologist, certified nurse midwife or other nurse practitioner, marriage and family therapist, athletic trainer, or licensed acupuncturist licensed to practice in Virginia, if the services rendered (i) are services provided for by the subscription contract and;
(ii) are services which the doctor of podiatry, doctor of chiropody, optometrist, optician, chiropractor, professional counselor, psychologist, physical therapist, clinical social worker, clinical nurse specialist, audiologist, speech pathologist, certified nurse midwife or other nurse practitioner, marriage and family therapist, athletic trainer, or licensed acupuncturist is licensed to render in this setting.alth;Commonwealth;
and (iii) are, for any services rendered by an athletic trainer, rendered in an office B.setting.
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Notwithstanding the provisions of § 38.2-4209, the nonstock corporation may require the pharmacist, any pharmacy or provider that may employ such pharmacist, or the collaborating physician to enter into a written agreement with the nonstock corporation as a condition for reimbursement for such services.
View plain text versions (4)
- CHAP0440 View text Current pdf April 11, 2022
- HB45ER View text pdf March 02, 2022
- Engrossed Printed as engrossed 22101946D-E pdf January 28, 2022
- Prefiled Prefiled and ordered printed; offered 01/12/22 22101946D pdf December 31, 2021
Action History
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Approved by Governor-Chapter 440 (effective 7/1/22)
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Governor's Action Deadline 11:59 p.m., April 11, 2022
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Enrolled Bill communicated to Governor on March 11, 2022
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Impact statement from SCC (HB45ER)
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Signed by President
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Signed by Speaker
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Enrolled
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VOTE: Adoption (88-Y 10-N)
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Senate amendments agreed to by House (88-Y 10-N)
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Passed Senate with amendments (39-Y 1-N)
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Engrossed by Senate as amended
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Committee amendments agreed to
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Reading of amendments waived
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Read third time
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Constitutional reading dispensed (40-Y 0-N)
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Reported from Commerce and Labor with amendments (14-Y 1-N)
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Impact statement from SCC (HB45E)
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Referred to Committee on Commerce and Labor
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Constitutional reading dispensed
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VOTE: Passage (86-Y 13-N)
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Read third time and passed House (86-Y 13-N)
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Printed as engrossed 22101946D-E
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Engrossed by House as amended HB45E
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Committee amendment agreed to
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Read second time
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Read first time
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Reported from Commerce and Energy with amendment(s) (18-Y 3-N)
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Subcommittee recommends reporting with amendments (7-Y 3-N)
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House subcommittee amendments and substitutes offered
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Assigned sub: Subcommittee #2
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Impact statement from SCC (HB45)
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Referred to Committee on Commerce and Energy
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Prefiled and ordered printed; offered 01/12/22 22101946D
Sponsors
- R. Lee Ware · Primary
Sponsorship breakdown
Export CSV (upgrade) →1 sponsors · 0 co-sponsors · 147 not signed on · 16 voted No
Sponsors (1)
Co-sponsors (0)
None.
Not signed on (147)
147 members have not signed on to this bill.
Show all 147 →"Not signed on" means a member has not sponsored or co-sponsored this bill — it does not imply opposition. Members flagged Voted No have a recorded No vote on this bill.
Votes
| Party | Yea | Nay | Present | Not Voting |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unaffiliated | 87 | 10 | 0 | 2 |
| Total | 87 | 10 | 0 | 2 |
| % of votes cast | 88% | 10% | 0% | 2% |
How each member voted (99)
| Party | Yea | Nay | Present | Not Voting |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unaffiliated | 39 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Total | 39 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| % of votes cast | 98% | 3% | 0% | 0% |
How each member voted (40)
| Party | Yea | Nay | Present | Not Voting |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unaffiliated | 40 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Total | 40 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| % of votes cast | 100% | 0% | 0% | 0% |
How each member voted (40)
| Party | Yea | Nay | Present | Not Voting |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unaffiliated | 14 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Total | 14 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| % of votes cast | 93% | 7% | 0% | 0% |
How each member voted (15)
| Member | Party | Vote |
|---|---|---|
| Spruill, Lionell, Sr. | — | Yea |
| Barker, George L. | — | Yea |
| Bell, John J. | — | Yea |
| David W. Marsden | — | Yea |
| Ebbin, Adam P. | — | Nay |
| Edwards, John S. | — | Yea |
| L. Louise Lucas | — | Yea |
| Lewis, Lynwood W., Jr. | — | Yea |
| Mark D. Obenshain | — | Yea |
| Mason, T. Montgomery "Monty" | — | Yea |
| Newman, Stephen D. | — | Yea |
| Norment, Thomas K., Jr. | — | Yea |
| R. Creigh Deeds | — | Yea |
| Saslaw, Richard L. | — | Yea |
| Scott A. Surovell | — | Yea |
| Party | Yea | Nay | Present | Not Voting |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unaffiliated | 85 | 13 | 0 | 1 |
| Total | 85 | 13 | 0 | 1 |
| % of votes cast | 86% | 13% | 0% | 1% |
How each member voted (99)
| Party | Yea | Nay | Present | Not Voting |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unaffiliated | 18 | 3 | 0 | 1 |
| Total | 18 | 3 | 0 | 1 |
| % of votes cast | 82% | 14% | 0% | 5% |
How each member voted (22)
| Member | Party | Vote |
|---|---|---|
| Adams, Les R. | — | Yea |
| Alfonso H. Lopez | — | Yea |
| Batten, Amanda E. | — | Yea |
| Byron, Kathy J. | — | Nay |
| Christopher T. Head | — | Yea |
| Don Scott | — | Yea |
| Gooditis, Wendy W. | — | Yea |
| Guzman, Elizabeth R. | — | Yea |
| Israel D. O'Quinn | — | Yea |
| Jeion A. Ward | — | Not Voting |
| Joseph P. McNamara | — | Yea |
| Keam, Mark L. | — | Yea |
| Kory, Kaye | — | Yea |
| Lamont Bagby | — | Nay |
| Marshall, Daniel W., III | — | Yea |
| Michael J. Webert | — | Yea |
| Mullin, Michael P. | — | Yea |
| R. Lee Ware | — | Yea |
| Ransone, Margaret B. | — | Yea |
| Richard C. "Rip" Sullivan, Jr. | — | Yea |
| Terry G. Kilgore | — | Yea |
| Tony O. Wilt | — | Nay |
| Party | Yea | Nay | Present | Not Voting |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unaffiliated | 7 | 3 | 0 | 1 |
| Total | 7 | 3 | 0 | 1 |
| % of votes cast | 64% | 27% | 0% | 9% |
How each member voted (11)
| Member | Party | Vote |
|---|---|---|
| Adams, Les R. | — | Yea |
| Byron, Kathy J. | — | Not Voting |
| Christopher T. Head | — | Yea |
| Gooditis, Wendy W. | — | Yea |
| Jeion A. Ward | — | Nay |
| Joseph P. McNamara | — | Yea |
| Lamont Bagby | — | Nay |
| Michael J. Webert | — | Yea |
| R. Lee Ware | — | Yea |
| Ransone, Margaret B. | — | Yea |
| Richard C. "Rip" Sullivan, Jr. | — | Nay |
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Frequently asked questions
- What does HB 45 do?
- Health carriers; licensed athletic trainers. Requires health insurers and health service plan providers whose policies or contracts cover services that may be legally performed by a licensed athletic trainer to provide equal coverage for such services when rendered by a licensed athletic trainer when such services are performed in an office setting. As introduced, this bill was a recommendation of the Health Insurance Reform Commission. This bill is identical to SB 525.
- Who sponsors HB 45?
- HB 45 is sponsored by R. Lee Ware.
- What is the current status of HB 45?
- This bill has been enacted into law. Introduced December 31, 2021. Enacted.
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