SB 373 Wisconsin Senate · 2025-2026 Regular Session

Relating to: prior authorization for coverage of physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, chiropractic services, and other services under health plans.

SB 373 limits health insurance plans' use of prior authorization for physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, and chiropractic care. It prohibits requiring prior approval for the first 12 visits per condition (or 90 days for chronic pain management at up to twice weekly visits) and mandates equivalent copays to primary care. Insurance plans must explain coverage denials in plain language and decide on reauthorizations within 3 business days (or approval is automatic). This directly affects health insurance plans and patients seeking these specific therapies in the state.
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Jul 2025
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Introduced Jul 16, 2025 Last action Mar 23, 2026
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Jan 22, 2026
Upper · Passed
Report passage recommended by Committee on Insurance, Housing, Rural Issues and Forestry, Ayes 5, Noes 0
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Jul 16, 2025
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Introduced by Senators Tomczyk, Feyen, James, Nass, Testin, Dassler-Alfheim, Keyeski and Ratcliff; cosponsored by Representatives Wittke, Allen, Behnke, Brooks, Duchow, Franklin, Kreibich, Krug, Mursau, Tittl, Wichgers, Hysell, Joers, Madison, Miresse, Subeck and Udell
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