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GA HB1005
Bill
Status
Introduced
1/23/2024
Primary Sponsor
Marvin Lim
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AI Summary
- Every health benefit policy in Georgia must provide coverage for rabies immune globulin and rabies vaccinations administered after potential exposure to rabies
- Coverage is subject to the same annual deductibles and coinsurance that apply to all other covered benefits within the policy
- Applies to individual and group plans, including contracts executed by the Department of Community Health, and covers a broad range of insurers such as HMOs, PPOs, and managed care entities
- Excludes limited benefit policies such as accident-only, dental, vision, disability income, long-term care, Medicare supplement, TRICARE supplement, fixed indemnity, specified disease, and ERISA-governed plans
- Effective for all policies delivered, issued, executed, or renewed on or after January 1, 2025, with existing contracts deemed renewed no later than their next yearly anniversary date
Legislative Description
Insurance; every health benefit policy shall provide coverage for rabies immune globulin and vaccinations administered after potential exposure to rabies; require
Last Action
House Committee Favorably Reported By Substitute
2/27/2024
Committee Referrals
Insurance1/24/2024
Full Bill Text
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