Senate

Record of Committee Proceedings

Committee on Health

Senate Bill 737

Relating to: modifying and creating administrative rules to require reimbursement for group physical therapy under the Medical Assistance program.

By Senators Felzkowski, Ballweg, Agard, Carpenter, Darling and Kooyenga; cosponsored by Representatives Kurtz, Brooks, Dittrich, Gundrum, Horlacher, Magnafici, Rozar, Skowronski, Tauchen, Tusler and Wichgers.

November 30, 2021    Referred to Committee on Health

February 17, 2022       Public Hearing Held

Present:       (4)        Senator Testin; Senators Bradley, Erpenbach and Carpenter.

Absent:       (0)        None.

Excused:     (1)        Senator Kooyenga.

Appearances For

·      Senator Mary Felzkowski - 12th SD

·      Representative Tony Kurtz - AD 50

·      Kristen Ploc - UW Health

Appearances Against

·      None.

Appearances for Information Only

·      None.

Registrations For

·      Connie Schulze - UW Health

·      Samantha Stohlman - WI Occupational Therapy Association

Registrations Against

·      None.

Registrations for Information Only

·      None.

February 24, 2022       Executive Session Held by Paper Ballot

Present:       (5)        Senator Testin; Senators Kooyenga, Bradley, Erpenbach and Carpenter.

Absent:       (0)        None.

Excused:     (0)        None.

Moved by  that Senate Bill 737 be recommended for passage.

Ayes:     (5)     Senator Testin; Senators Kooyenga, Bradley, Erpenbach and Carpenter.

Noes:     (0)     None.

PASSAGE RECOMMENDED, Ayes 5, Noes 0

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Ashley Czaja

Committee Clerk