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GA HB1442
Bill
Status
Introduced
2/24/2022
Primary Sponsor
Mark Newton
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AI Summary
- All contracts under Georgia's state health benefit plan must ensure laboratory services are available at in-network rates within 50 miles or one hour of a plan member's place of business or residence
- Contracted entities must either provide in-network laboratory access within the distance/time requirement or contract with a qualified local clinical laboratory to meet the standard
- A "qualified local clinical laboratory" must be appropriately licensed, in good standing, capable of providing services, and willing to meet terms for in-network participation
- Covers health insurance plans for state and public employees, their dependents, and retirees
- Effective July 1, 2022, applying to all contracts entered into or renewed on or after that date
Legislative Description
Public officers and employees; contracts for healthcare coverage contain provisions that ensure laboratory services are available at in-network rates; require
Last Action
House Second Readers
3/1/2022
Committee Referrals
Special Committee On Access to Quality Health Care2/28/2022
Full Bill Text
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