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AB 574 would let patients start up to 12 physical‑therapy sessions without prior authorization, proponents say
Summary
The bill would require health plans to allow up to 12 initial medically necessary physical‑therapy visits without prior authorization (excluding Medi‑Cal managed care). Supporters said prior‑auth delays harm recovery and increase costs; insurers warned the change removes an important clinical‑review safeguard.
Assemblymember Gonzales presented AB 574, which would allow patients to begin up to 12 medically necessary physical‑therapy sessions without prior authorization from their health plans (the author said the bill does not apply to Medi‑Cal managed care plans). Gonzales described the bill as a response to delays created by prior authorization requirements and gave a personal account involving her mother’s post‑stroke care.
Dr. Oscar Gallardo, a doctor of physical therapy with the Los Angeles County Department of Health Services, said administrative…
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