Enacts new GS 58-50-305, which requires health benefit plans to provide the same coverage for a health care service regardless of whether it is provided in a face-to-face consultation or through telemedicine. Effective October 1, 2015, and applies to contracts issued, renewed, or amended on or after that date.
TELEHEALTH FAIRNESS ACT.
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AN ACT TO REQUIRE HEALTH INSURANCE COVERAGE FOR TELEMEDICINE SERVICES.Intro. by Lambeth, Insko.
Status: Ref To Com On Insurance (House Action) (Apr 15 2015)
Bill History:
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Tue, 14 Apr 2015 House: Filed(link is external)
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Wed, 15 Apr 2015 House: Passed 1st Reading(link is external)
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Wed, 15 Apr 2015 House: Ref To Com On Insurance(link is external)
H 723
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Bill H 723 (2015-2016)Summary date: Apr 15 2015 - View Summary
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