Section 27-81-1. – Title.

§ 27-81-1. Title. This act shall be known as, and may be cited as, the “Telemedicine Coverage Act.” History of Section.P.L. 2016, ch. 177, § 1; P.L. 2016, ch. 188, § 1.

Section 27-81-2. – Purpose.

§ 27-81-2. Purpose. The general assembly hereby finds and declares that: (1) The advancements and continued development of medical and communications technology have had a profound impact on the practice of medicine and offer opportunities for improving the delivery, cost, and accessibility of health care, particularly in the area of telemedicine. (2) Geography, weather, availability […]

Section 27-81-3. – Definitions.

§ 27-81-3. Definitions. As used in this chapter: (1) “Clinically appropriate” means care that is delivered in the appropriate medical setting. (2) “Distant site” means a site at which a healthcare provider is located while providing healthcare services by means of telemedicine. (3) “Healthcare facility” means an institution providing healthcare services or a healthcare setting, […]

Section 27-81-4. – Coverage of telemedicine services.

§ 27-81-4. Coverage of telemedicine services. (a) Each health insurer that issues individual or group accident and sickness insurance policies for healthcare services and/or provides a healthcare plan for healthcare services shall provide coverage for the cost of such covered healthcare services provided through telemedicine services, as provided in this section. (b) (1) A health […]

Section 27-81-5. – Severability.

§ 27-81-5. Severability. If any provision of this chapter or of any rule or regulation made under this chapter, or its application to any person or circumstance is held invalid by a court of competent jurisdiction, the remainder of the chapter, rule, or regulation and the application of the provision to other persons or circumstances […]

Section 27-81-6. – Rules and regulations.

§ 27-81-6. Rules and regulations. The health insurance commissioner may promulgate such rules and regulations as are necessary and proper to effectuate the purpose and for the efficient administration and enforcement of this chapter. History of Section.P.L. 2021, ch. 184, § 2, effective July 6, 2021; P.L. 2021, ch. 199, § 2, effective July 6, […]

Section 27-81-7. – Telemedicine data reporting.

§ 27-81-7. Telemedicine data reporting. Each health insurer shall collect and provide to the office of the health insurance commissioner (OHIC), in a form and frequency acceptable to OHIC, information and data reflecting its telemedicine policies, practices, and experience. OHIC shall provide this information and data to the general assembly on or before January 1, […]