Section 27-49-1 – Short Title.

Section 27-49-1 Short title. This chapter shall be known and may be cited as the “Women’s Access to Health Care Act.” (Acts 1996, No. 96-671, p. 1135, §1.)

Section 27-49-2 – Legislative Findings.

Section 27-49-2 Legislative findings. The Legislature finds that the specialty of obstetrics and gynecology is devoted to primary and preventive health care of women throughout their lifetime. Significant numbers of women view their obstetrician and gynecologist as their primary or only physician. For many women, an obstetrician or gynecologist is often the only physician they […]

Section 27-49-3 – Definitions.

Section 27-49-3 Definitions. As used in this chapter, the following terms shall have the following meanings: (1) HEALTH BENEFIT PLAN. Any individual or group plan, policy, or contract for health care services issued, delivered, issued for delivery, renewed in this state by a health care insurer, health maintenance organization, accident and sickness insurer, fraternal benefit […]

Section 27-49-4 – Obstetricians and Gynecologists as Primary Care Physicians; Direct Access to Obstetrician and Gynecologist Not Used as Primary Care Physicians.

Section 27-49-4 Obstetricians and gynecologists as primary care physicians; direct access to obstetrician and gynecologist not used as primary care physicians. (a) Each health benefit plan which is issued, delivered, issued for delivery, or renewed in this state on or after October 1, 1996, shall allow obstetricians and gynecologists as primary care physicians. This subsection […]

Section 27-49-5 – Penalties.

Section 27-49-5 Penalties. Any violation of this chapter shall constitute grounds for suspension or revocation of a license by the Department of Insurance issued to an insurance company or health maintenance organization. (Acts 1996, No. 96-671, p. 1135, §5.)