The bill amends Chapter 176O of the General Laws by adding a new section that ensures licensed athletic trainers, when acting under a physician's referral and within their legal scope of practice, are entitled to reimbursement from health insurance carriers for covered services. This provision mandates that if a carrier reimburses other health care providers for similar services, they must also reimburse licensed athletic trainers. The section specifically applies to health plans that cover certain health services or medical conditions that fall within the athletic trainers' scope of practice.

Additionally, while services provided by licensed athletic trainers may be subject to reasonable deductibles, co-payments, co-insurance, and other limitations, these conditions must not unfairly discriminate against athletic trainer care compared to other health care providers. The bill clarifies that it does not impede the provision or coverage of health care services by licensed athletic trainers, thereby promoting consumer choice in health care.