HB 30-14: Atlascare Speech and Language Therapy Act (Passed)
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« on: June 16, 2021, 12:04:52 AM »
« edited: June 29, 2021, 01:14:11 AM by People's Speaker Joseph Cao »

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A BILL
To amend the "Reforming and Regionalizing Public Healthcare Act of 2017" to include Speech and Language therapy

1. This bill may be known as the Atlascare Speech and Language Therapy Act
2. Section 2, Subsection 2, Part a. of the "Reforming and Regionalizing Public Healthcare Act of 2017" shall be amended as follows:

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AtlasCare Part B provides benefits and coverage for
  • Doctor and clinical lab services
  • Outpatient and preventive care
  • Screenings, surgical fees and supplies
  • Physical and occupational therapy
  • Physical therapy
  • Occupational therapy
  • Speech and Language therapy

Sponsor: Ishan
House Designation: 30-14

72 hours to debate.
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« Reply #1 on: June 17, 2021, 10:45:37 AM »

I introduced this bill to ensure that Speech and Language Therapy services get covered in Atlascare Part B plans. I introduced this because as someone who needed Speech Therapy services as a child, speech and language therapy services are important to help treat various communication disorders.
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« Reply #2 on: June 21, 2021, 12:55:13 AM »

What's the reasoning behind splitting physical and occupational therapy up, and do either of those have any overlap with speech and language services? I'm not sure how much of Atlascare pertains to speech and language therapy and how much needs to be expanded/established under this bill.
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« Reply #3 on: June 23, 2021, 07:44:43 PM »

My apologies for not being able to answer the Speaker's questions earlier, but I'll answer them now.
What's the reasoning behind splitting physical and occupational therapy up, and do either of those have any overlap with speech and language services?
Because they look better separate
Well, because not all people who do physical therapy do occupational therapy.
From personal experience, as someone who did all of those services, I know that many people who do physical and occupational therapy also have speech and language services.
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« Reply #4 on: June 24, 2021, 12:01:52 AM »

Thanks for the replies. Do we have any feedback from the rest of the House, or am I addressing an empty chamber and a C-SPAN livestream?
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« Reply #5 on: June 27, 2021, 12:32:50 AM »

Motion for a final vote.
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« Reply #6 on: June 28, 2021, 01:03:20 AM »

Seeing no objections, a final vote is now open.

72 hours to vote. Please vote Aye, Nay, or Abstain.
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« Reply #7 on: June 28, 2021, 01:08:34 AM »

Aye
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« Reply #8 on: June 28, 2021, 01:09:34 AM »

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« Reply #9 on: June 28, 2021, 01:25:05 AM »

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« Reply #10 on: June 28, 2021, 06:43:40 AM »

AYE
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« Reply #11 on: June 28, 2021, 07:54:14 AM »

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« Reply #12 on: June 28, 2021, 02:12:16 PM »

nay
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« Reply #13 on: June 28, 2021, 02:15:07 PM »

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« Reply #14 on: June 28, 2021, 03:32:30 PM »

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« Reply #15 on: June 29, 2021, 01:10:08 AM »

Aye.
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« Reply #16 on: June 29, 2021, 01:13:36 AM »

Full house! And the vote is closed.

By a vote of 8-1-0-0, this bill passes.
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« Reply #17 on: June 29, 2021, 01:17:40 AM »

Quote from: Final House Version
A BILL
To amend the "Reforming and Regionalizing Public Healthcare Act of 2017" to include Speech and Language therapy
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1. This bill may be known as the Atlascare Speech and Language Therapy Act
2. Section 2, Subsection 2, Part a. of the "Reforming and Regionalizing Public Healthcare Act of 2017" shall be amended as follows:

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AtlasCare Part B provides benefits and coverage for
  • Doctor and clinical lab services
  • Outpatient and preventive care
  • Screenings, surgical fees and supplies
  • Physical and occupational therapy
  • Physical therapy
  • Occupational therapy
  • Speech and Language therapy

People's House of Representatives
Passed 8-1-0-0 in the House of Representatives


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