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GA HB1339
Bill
Status
Introduced
2/11/2022
Primary Sponsor
Rebecca Mitchell
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AI Summary
- Mandates the Georgia state health benefit plan to cover medically necessary care and treatment of head and neck conditions, including cleft lip, cleft palate, congenital defects, craniofacial anomalies, head and neck cancers, sinus disorders, thyroid conditions, and injuries
- Required coverage includes diagnosis, oral and maxillofacial surgery, prosthetic/orthodontic/prosthodontic treatment, otolaryngology, audiological services, and occupational, physical, and speech therapy
- Applies to state and public employees, their dependents, and retirees enrolled in the state health benefit plan
- Coverage may still be subject to exclusions, reductions, deductibles, or coinsurance provisions, and the board is not prohibited from contracting for benefits greater than the minimum required
- Effective date of January 1, 2023, applying to all policies or contracts issued, delivered, or renewed on or after that date
Legislative Description
State employees' health benefit plans; cover medically necessary care and treatment of head and neck conditions; mandate
Last Action
House Second Readers
2/15/2022
Committee Referrals
Health and Human Services2/14/2022
Full Bill Text
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