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ID S1058
Bill
Status
2/8/2017
Primary Sponsor
Commerce and Human Resources Committee
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AI Summary
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Telehealth services provided to Idaho residents in a manner consistent with state law are eligible for coverage by health benefit plans with reimbursement equitable to in-person services.
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"Health benefit plan" is defined to include plans under Idaho Code sections 41-4703 or 41-5203, as well as the state medical assistance plan.
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The director of the department of health and welfare enforces and conducts negotiated rulemaking for the state medical assistance plan regarding telehealth coverage.
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The director of the department of insurance enforces and conducts negotiated rulemaking for other health benefit plans regarding telehealth coverage.
Legislative Description
Adds to existing law to provide for coverage for the cost of telehealth services.
TELEHEALTH ACCESS
Last Action
Filed in Office of the Secretary of Senate
3/8/2017