Sec. 1102. Rules of construction
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A State or local government may set additional standards or apply other State or local laws with respect to eligibility, benefits, and minimum provider standards, only if such State or local standards— provide equal or greater eligibility than is available under this Act; provide equal or greater in-person access to benefits under this Act; do not reduce access to benefits under this Act; allow for the effective exercise of the professional judgment of physicians or other health care professionals; and are otherwise consistent with this Act.
Nothing in this Act shall be construed to preempt State licensing, practice, or educational laws or regulations with respect to health care professionals and health care providers, for such professionals and providers who practice in that State. Nothing in this Act shall be construed to diminish or alter the rights, privileges, remedies, or obligations of any employee or employer under any Federal or State law or regulation or under any collective bargaining agreement. With respect to any individuals or entities certified to provide items and services covered under section 201(a)(7), a State may not prohibit an individual or entity from participating in the program under this Act for reasons other than the ability of the individual or entity to provide such services.