§ 83-9-47. Third-party payors required to notify health care providers of payment for services made directly to patient
As used in this section, the following terms shall be defined as follows: “Third-party payor” means any insurer, nonprofit hospital service plan, health care service plan, health maintenance organization, self-insurer or any person or other entity which provides payment for medical and related services. “Health care provider” means a physician, optometrist, chiropractor, dentist, podiatrist, pharmacist, […]
§ 83-9-49. Limit on exclusion of preexisting condition from health and accident insurance coverage; definition of preexisting condition; exceptions
Any group hospital, health or medical expense insurance policy, hospital or medical service contract, health and accident insurance policy or any other insurance contract of this type which is delivered or issued for delivery in this state on or after January 1, 1994, shall not deny, exclude or limit benefits for a covered individual for […]
§ 83-9-51. Group policy defined; election to continue coverage after employment termination; continuation of coverage by dependent spouse or child; exclusions; payment; termination of coverage; notice
“Group policy” means a group accident and health insurance policy or group certificate delivered or issued for delivery in this state by an insurer; a nonprofit hospital, medical and surgical service corporation; a health maintenance organization; a fully insured multiple employer welfare arrangement; or any combination thereof. A group policy delivered or issued for delivery […]
§ 83-9-53. Authorization to establish rules and regulations
The Commissioner of Insurance may establish such rules and regulations as may be necessary or desirable to carry out Sections 83-9-47 through 83-9-53.