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ID H0583
Bill
Status
Introduced
3/9/2016
Primary Sponsor
Health and Welfare Committee
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AI Summary
- Adds Section 54-5714 to Idaho Code requiring coverage of telehealth services that are eligible under Medicare based on current procedural terminology (CPT) or healthcare common procedure coding system (HCPCS) codes
- Mandates telehealth service coverage under hospital, medical, and long-term care insurance policies or certificates
- Mandates telehealth service coverage under managed care organization plans that provide basic health care services or mental health services
- Mandates telehealth service coverage under plans governed by Chapter 40, Title 41, Idaho Code
- Defines "medicare" for purposes of this section to have the same meaning as provided in Section 41-4402, Idaho Code
Legislative Description
Adds to existing law to provide for reimbursement of telehealth services.
TELEHEALTH SERVICES
Last Action
Reported Printed and Referred to Health & Welfare
3/10/2016
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