Assembly
Record of Committee Proceedings
Committee on Health, Aging and Long-Term Care
Assembly Bill 507
Relating to: prior authorization for coverage of physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, chiropractic services, and other services under health plans.
By Representatives VanderMeer, Gustafson, Billings, Brandtjen, Brooks, Donovan, Gundrum, Macco, Magnafici, Maxey, Rettinger, Rozar, Schmidt, Shankland, Wichgers, Wittke and Melotik; cosponsored by Senators Testin, Ballweg, Cowles, L. Johnson, Larson and Nass.
October 18, 2023 Referred to Committee on Health, Aging and Long-Term Care
November 08, 2023 Public Hearing Held
Present: (13) Representative Moses; Representatives Rozar, Brooks, Dittrich, Magnafici, Murphy, Summerfield, VanderMeer, Subeck, Riemer, J. Anderson, Vining and Drake.
Absent: (0) None.
Excused: (3) Representatives Gundrum, Sapik and Schutt.
Appearances For
· Rep. Nancy VanderMeer - Assembly District 70
· Lynn Steffes - APTA-WI
· Rob Cadwallader - Chiropractic Society of WI
· Craig Jankuski - Grafton
· Heidi Weidner - APTA-WI
· Dr. Jeff Wilder - WI Chiropractic Association
· Kristen Traino Ploc - UW Health
· Nicole Boyington - WOTA
· Joseph Kucksdorf - Bellin Health
· Dr. Susan Griffin - APTA-WI
Appearances Against
· Tim Lundquist - WI Assoc of Health Plans
· Rebecca Hogan - Alliance of Health Insurers
· Rebecca Hogan - WPS Health Insurance
Appearances for Information Only
· None.
Registrations For
· Senator Patrick Testin - 24th Senate District
· Jennifer Eggert - WI Speech Language Pathology & Audiology Assoc.
· John Murray - WI Chiropractic Assocation
· Connie Schulze - UW Health & UW School of Medicine & Public Health
· Jim Steineke - WI Occupational Therapy Association
· Jermey Levin - Rural WI Health Cooperative
Registrations Against
· Ryan Murray - America's Health Insurance Plans
· Liz Portz - Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield
· Rachel VerVelde - WMC
Registrations for Information Only
· None.
February 14, 2024 Executive Session Held
Present: (15) Representative Moses; Representatives Rozar, Brooks, Dittrich, Gundrum, Murphy, Sapik, Schutt, Summerfield, VanderMeer, Subeck, Riemer, J. Anderson, Vining and Drake.
Absent: (0) None.
Excused: (1) Representative Magnafici.
Moved by Representative VanderMeer, seconded by Representative Brooks that Assembly Amendment 1 be recommended for adoption.
Ayes: (15) Representative Moses; Representatives Rozar, Brooks, Dittrich, Gundrum, Murphy, Sapik, Schutt, Summerfield, VanderMeer, Subeck, Riemer, J. Anderson, Vining and Drake.
Noes: (0) None.
ASSEMBLY AMENDMENT 1 ADOPTION RECOMMENDED, Ayes 15, Noes 0
Moved by Representative Rozar, seconded by Representative Brooks that Assembly Bill 507 be recommended for passage as amended.
Ayes: (15) Representative Moses; Representatives Rozar, Brooks, Dittrich, Gundrum, Murphy, Sapik, Schutt, Summerfield, VanderMeer, Subeck, Riemer, J. Anderson, Vining and Drake.
Noes: (0) None.
PASSAGE AS AMENDED RECOMMENDED, Ayes 15, Noes 0
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Maryjane Behm
Committee Clerk
