Becker's Healthcare February 6, 2025
Since the start of 2025, lawmakers in five states have introduced legislation addressing anesthesia reimbursement policies and certified registered nurse anesthetist practice regulations.
Republican Illinois state Rep. Bill Hauter, MD, has introduced a bill prohibiting insurance companies from setting time restrictions on anesthesia payment coverage. The legislation responds to a proposal floated by Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield in late 2024 that would have imposed time limits on anesthesia reimbursements in Missouri, New York, and Connecticut.
Following strong opposition from physicians, patients and industry groups, Anthem reversed the policy. However, Illinois lawmakers are pushing forward with legislation that would grant the state’s Department of Insurance enforcement authority to penalize insurers that attempt to impose similar restrictions.
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