SECTION 1. Chapter 175 of the General Laws is hereby amended by adding the following new section:-
Section 226. Physical Therapy Copayments
(a) An insurer shall not impose a copayment, coinsurance, or office visit deductible amount charged to the insured for services rendered for each date of service by a physical therapist licensed under section 23B of chapter 112 that is greater than the copayment, coinsurance, or office visit deductible amount charged to the insured for the services of a primary care physician or an osteopath licensed under section 2 of Chapter 112 for an office visit.
(b) An insurer shall state clearly the availability of physical therapy coverage under its plan and all related limitations, conditions, and exclusions.
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