An Act promoting consumer choice in health care

This bill amends Massachusetts health insurance laws to ensure that licensed athletic trainers receive reimbursement from insurers if the same services are covered for other healthcare providers. It directly affects individuals with health plans that include coverage for specific services within an athletic trainer's scope of practice, as well as the trainers themselves. The key provision requires insurers to pay for athletic trainer services without discrimination, provided the care is referred by a physician and falls within the trainer's authorized practice. While deductibles and co-pays may still apply, the bill mandates that these financial requirements cannot be more restrictive than those imposed on other similar healthcare services.