| SB 0762 | Mandates health insurance coverage of dental anesthesia and hospital charges for certain patients |
| Sponsor: | Wiggins | |||
| LR Number: | S3265.08C | Fiscal Note: | 3265-08 | |
| Committee: | Insurance and Housing | |||
| Last Action: | 05/15/98 - H Calendar S Bills for Third Reading | Journal page: | ||
| Title: | HCS SCS SB 762 | |||
| Effective Date: | August 28, 1998 | |||
HCS/SCS/SB 762 - This act contains two mandates for health insurance companies.
REIMBURSEMENT CLAIMS - Health insurers shall pay reimbursement claims within 45 days after receiving the claims or shall send a notice of refusal. Insurers failing to comply shall pay interest upon the claim at the rate of 18% per year.
DENTAL ANESTHESIA - Health insurance plans shall provide
coverage for the administration of general anesthesia and
hospital charges incurred by children under age 5, the disabled
and others in connection with dental care. Prior authorization
may be required by the insurer. Certain limited benefit
insurance policies are excluded.
MICHAEL HOEFERKAMP