91st General Assembly
Summary of HB2859
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House Sponsors:
RYDER.

Short description: 
ACCESS TO DERMATOLOGISTS                                                   

Synopsis of Bill as introduced:
        Creates the Patient  Access  to  Treatment  Act.   Provides  that      
   managed  care entities may not deny or limit reimbursement to a member      
   for dermatological services on the grounds that  the  member  was  not      
   referred  to  the provider by a person acting on behalf of the managed      
   care  entity.   Prohibits  unreasonable   cost-sharing   arrangements.      
   Requires  terms  and  conditions  of  coverage  to  be  disclosed in a      
   readable and understandable format consistent with standards developed      
   for supplemental insurance coverage under the federal Social  Security      
   Act.  Effective immediately.                                                
 
Last action on Bill: SESSION SINE DIE

   Last action date: 01-01-09

           Location: House

 Amendments to Bill: AMENDMENTS ADOPTED: HOUSE -   0     SENATE -   0


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