Signed into LawFiled Jan 7, 2026
Sponsor: Stephen Whyte (R)
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Governor Signed
Mar 17, 2026
Summary
The bill revises definitions in the health‑care statutes and changes insurance rules so that policies requiring a primary care provider can include qualified physician assistants. It also clarifies that insurers may not charge higher costs for choosing a primary care provider under these rules. The changes affect physician assistants, insurers, and patients who use primary‑care coverage.
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