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GA HB875
Bill
Status
Introduced
2/8/2018
Primary Sponsor
Debbie Buckner
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AI Summary
- Every health benefit plan issued, delivered, or renewed in Georgia must cover any service or procedure that is assigned a CPT (Current Procedural Terminology) code and is covered under Medicaid, Medicare, or both
- "Health benefit plan" is broadly defined to include hospital/health/medical expense insurance policies, HMO contracts, preferred provider organizations, employee welfare benefit plans, and accident and sickness insurance plans
- Amends Chapter 24 of Title 33 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated by adding new Code section 33-24-59.23
- Sponsored by Representatives Buckner (137th), Smith (134th), Hugley (136th), Smyre (135th), and Pezold (133rd)
Legislative Description
Insurance; coverage by health benefit plans for certain services and procedures covered by Medicaid or Medicare; require
Last Action
House Second Readers
2/13/2018
Full Bill Text
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