H.271 is a proposed bill that aims to enhance access to physical therapy services by prohibiting health insurance plans and Vermont Medicaid from requiring a clinician's referral or a signed care plan for coverage or reimbursement of these services. Additionally, the bill seeks to ensure that any co-payment or coinsurance imposed on individuals for services provided by physical therapists or physical therapist assistants does not exceed the amount that would be required if the services were provided by a primary care provider for a similar health condition.

Furthermore, the bill proposes to increase Medicaid reimbursement rates for physical therapy services by 10 percent over a two-year period. This legislative change is intended to improve the affordability and accessibility of physical therapy, thereby promoting better health outcomes for individuals in need of these services.