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GA SB28
Bill
Status
Passed
7/16/2020
Primary Sponsor
Lester Jackson
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AI Summary
- Amends Georgia Code Title 33 (Insurance) to establish new criteria governing copayments in all health benefit plans issued, delivered, or renewed in the state
- Requires that copayments be reasonable in relation to the covered benefits to which they apply
- Mandates that copayments serve as an incentive rather than a barrier to accessing appropriate care
- Prohibits copayments from operating in a way that unfairly denies necessary healthcare services
- Defines "health benefit plan" broadly to include hospital/health/medical expense policies, HMO contracts, PPOs, employee welfare benefit plans, and state employee health insurance plans under Article 1 of Chapter 18 of Title 45
Legislative Description
Insurance; imposing a copayment, coinsurance, or office visit charge in an amount greater than charges imposed for physician; prohibit
Last Action
Effective Date
1/1/2021
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