Major Win for Physical Therapy in California!

AB 574 (Prior Authorization: Physical Therapy) has officially passed the Senate Floor 38-0 and is now headed to Governor Newsom’s desk for signature. This is a huge step forward for patients and providers across the state of California.

**What AB 574 does**
-Allows patients to receive up to 12 medically necessary physical therapy visits before prior authorization is required.
-Reduces administrative burden and delays caused by unnecessary utilization reviews.
-Aligns California with evidence-based practice (research shows 90% of patient conditions resolve within 12 visits).
-Ensures care decisions are made by providers, not algorithms or third-party administrators.

Important note
If signed, AB 574 will apply to commercial HMO and PPO health plans regulated by the state (DMHC and CDI). It will not apply to Medi-Cal managed care, Medicare Advantage, or most self-funded employer plans, since state benefit mandates generally don’t reach those products.

**Next step: Urge Governor Newsom to sign AB 574 into law**
-Visit the Governor’s website https://lnkd.in/gbsW2StA
-Select “Legislation Issues/Concerns” under “Topic”
-Choose “Leave a Comment” → select “Pro”
-Every message counts!!!