KRS 304.17A-1473: Coverage for surgical first assisting or intraoperative surgical care to

include services performed by certified surgical assistant or physician

assistant.

Notwithstanding any provision of law, a health benefit plan issued or renewed on or afte r

July 15, 2001, that provides coverage for surgical first assisting or intraoperative surgical

care benefits or services shall be construed as providing coverage for a certified surgical

assistant or physician assistant who performs services as identified in KRS 216B.015(16).