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GA SB28

Bill

Status

Passed

7/16/2020

Primary Sponsor

Lester Jackson

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Origin

Senate

2019-2020 Regular Session

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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