§ 33-20E-5. Payment for Nonemergency Medical Services
In accordance with Code Section 33-20E-7 and this chapter, an insurer that provides any benefits to covered persons with respect to nonemergency medical services shall pay for such services in the event that such services resulted in a surprise bill regardless of whether the healthcare provider furnishing nonemergency medical services is a participating provider with […]
§ 33-20E-6. Denying or Restricting Benefits Based on Balance Billing; Notice to Insured
No healthcare plan shall deny or restrict the provision of covered benefits from a participating provider to a covered person solely because the covered person obtained treatment from a nonparticipating provider leading to a balance bill. Notice of such protection shall be provided in writing to the covered person by the insurer. History. Code 1981, […]
§ 33-20E-7. Surprise Bill Exclusion; Requirements
Nothing in this chapter shall reduce a covered person’s financial responsibilities in the event that such covered person chose to receive nonemergency medical services from an out-of-network provider. Such services shall not be considered a surprise bill for purposes of this chapter. The covered person’s choice described in subsection (a) of this Code section must: […]