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F I S C A L I M P A C T R E P O R T

SPONSOR Taylor

DATE TYPED 02/24/2005 HB 1042

SHORT TITLE

Athletic Trainer As Healthcare Provider

SB

ANALYST Moser

APPROPRIATION

Appropriation Contained Estimated Additional Impact Recurring

or Non-Rec

Fund

Affected

FY05

FY06

FY05

FY06

NFI

NFI

SOURCES OF INFORMATION

LFC Files

Responses Received From

SUMMARY

Synopsis of Bill

House Bill 1042 adds New Mexico licensed athletic trainers to the definition of a healthcare pro-

vider with the Worker’s Compensation Act.

Significant Issues

In over 43 states certified and/or licensed athletic trainers are recognized as health care profes-

sionals. This change in law will allow athletic trainers to receive referrals and be reimbursed for

services under the Worker’s Compensation Act.

PERFORMANCE IMPLICATIONS

This will expand the availability of health care providers available to provide services to indi-

viduals under the Worker’ Compensation Act.

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