Senate Bill No. 275, introduced by Senator Myers, aims to establish reimbursement rates for services provided by certified registered nurse anesthetists (CRNAs) within their lawful scope of practice. The bill mandates that health insurers reimburse CRNAs for healthcare services performed without medical direction from a physician or dentist at a rate no less than what the insurer would pay a physician for the same service. Additionally, the bill prohibits insurers from denying CRNAs participation or network inclusion based solely on their provider type or licensure.

The provisions of this bill will apply to any new insurance policy or health coverage plan issued on or after January 1, 2027, with existing policies required to conform to the new regulations by their renewal date, but no later than January 1, 2028. The legislation clarifies that it does not expand or limit the scope of practice for any licensed healthcare professional. The effective date for the bill is set for January 1, 2027.