House Sponsors: RYDER. Senate Sponsors: DILLARD Short description: ACCESS TO DERMATOLOGISTS Synopsis of Bill as introduced: Creates the Patient Access to Treatment Act. Provides that managed care entities may not deny or limit reimbursement to a member for dermatological services on the grounds that the member was not referred to the provider by a person acting on behalf of the managed care entity. Prohibits unreasonable cost-sharing arrangements. Requires terms and conditions of coverage to be disclosed in a readable and understandable format consistent with standards developed for supplemental insurance coverage under the federal Social Security Act. Effective immediately. Last action on Bill: SESSION SINE DIE Last action date: 01-01-09 Location: House Amendments to Bill: AMENDMENTS ADOPTED: HOUSE - 0 SENATE - 0 END OF INQUIRY Full Text Bill Status