Section 1743a - Payment for medical services(a) As used in this section:(1) "Health insurer" has the same meaning as in 18 V.S.A. § 9402.(2) "Participating provider" has the same meaning as in 18 V.S.A. § 9418 and includes providers participating in the Vermont Medicaid program.(b) Health insurers and, to the extent permitted under federal law, Medicaid shall reimburse a participating provider who is a physician assistant for any medical service delivered by the physician assistant if the same service would be covered if delivered by a physician. Physician assistants are authorized to bill for and receive direct payment for the medically necessary services they deliver.(c) To provide accountability and transparency for patients, payers, and the health care system, the physician assistant shall be identified as the treating provider in the billing and claims processes when the physician assistant delivered the medical services to the patient.(d) A health insurer shall not impose any practice, education, or collaboration requirement for a physician assistant that is inconsistent with or more restrictive than the provisions of this chapter.Added 2019, No. 123 (Adj. Sess.), § 1.