SB 573 (Burton) Insurance Coverage for Acupuncture

June 28, 2002 - SB 573 was schedules to be heard in the Assembly Health Committee on June 25, but the Chair of that committee, Helen Thomson, pulled it off at the last minute. Senate Bill 573 would have required health care insurance plans to offer acupuncture coverage. Authored by John Burton. Sponsored by CAOMA.

What is Senate Bill 573?

SB 573 - Status

SB 573 was set for hearing in the Assembly Health Committee on June 25, but was removed from the agenda on the day of the hearing without explanation.

June 25 Assembly Health Committee held
July 12, 2001 Adopted by Senator John Burton from Senator Chesbro


What can you do?

1. Tell Helen Thomson what you think about her decision to kill our bill.

The Honorable Helen Thomson
Chair, Assembly Health Committee
State Capitol, Room 6005
P.O. Box 942849
Sacramento, CA 94249-0001
Phone: (916) 319-2008
Fax: (916) 319-2108

Fax cc to CAOMA 800-388-2928

2. Contact Members of the Health Committee with your complaint.

Assembly Health Committee

3. Tell the Speaker of the House what you think about Helen Thomson killing our bill.




Further Information
SB 573 Text SB 573 Analysis SB 573 Support Letter