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     STATE OF RHODE ISLAND

IN GENERAL ASSEMBLY

JANUARY SESSION, A.D. 2021

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A N   A C T

RELATING TO INSURANCE -- ACCIDENT AND SICKNESS INSURANCE POLICIES

     

     Introduced By: Representatives Fenton-Fung, Casimiro, and Place

     Date Introduced: February 24, 2021

     Referred To: House Corporations

     It is enacted by the General Assembly as follows:

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     SECTION 1. Chapter 27-18 of the General Laws entitled "Accident and Sickness Insurance

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Policies" is hereby amended by adding thereto the following section:

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     27-18-85. Coverage for neuropsychological evaluation for dyslexia.

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     Every individual or group health insurance contract, plan, or policy contract delivered,

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issued for delivery, or renewed in this state on or after January 1, 2022, shall provide coverage for

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up to ten (10) hours of neuropsychological evaluation for dyslexia if referred for such treatment by

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a licensed physician.

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     SECTION 2. Chapter 27-19 of the General Laws entitled "Nonprofit Hospital Service

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Corporations" is hereby amended by adding thereto the following section:

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     27-19-77. Coverage for neuropsychological evaluation for dyslexia.

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     Every individual or group health insurance contract, plan, or policy contract delivered,

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issued for delivery, or renewed in this state on or after January 1, 2022, shall provide coverage for

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up to ten (10) hours of neuropsychological evaluation for dyslexia if referred for such treatment by

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a licensed physician.

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     SECTION 3. Chapter 27-20 of the General Laws entitled "Nonprofit Medical Service

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Corporations" is hereby amended by adding thereto the following section:

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     27-20-73. Coverage for neuropsychological evaluation for dyslexia.

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     Every individual or group health insurance contract, plan, or policy contract delivered,

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issued for delivery, or renewed in this state on or after January 1, 2022, shall provide coverage for

 

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up to ten (10) hours of neuropsychological evaluation for dyslexia if referred for such treatment by

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a licensed physician.

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     SECTION 4. Chapter 27-41 of the General Laws entitled "Health Maintenance

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Organizations" is hereby amended by adding thereto the following section:

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     27-41-90. Coverage for neuropsychological evaluation for dyslexia.

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     Every individual or group health insurance contract, plan, or policy contract delivered,

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issued for delivery, or renewed in this state on or after January 1, 2022, shall provide coverage for

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up to ten (10) hours of neuropsychological evaluation for dyslexia if referred for such treatment by

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a licensed physician.

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     SECTION 5. This act shall take effect upon passage.

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EXPLANATION

BY THE LEGISLATIVE COUNCIL

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A N   A C T

RELATING TO INSURANCE -- ACCIDENT AND SICKNESS INSURANCE POLICIES

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     This act would require health insurance contract plans or policies to provide coverage for

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up to ten (10) hours of neuropsychological evaluation for dyslexia if referred for such treatment by

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a licensed physician.

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     This act would take effect upon passage.

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