An Act amending the act of May 17, 1921 (P.L.682, No.284), known as The Insurance Company Law of 1921, in benefits for alcohol abuse and dependence, further providing for definitions, for inpatient detoxification, for nonhospital residential alcohol or other drug services, for outpatient alcohol or other drug services and for rules and regulations; and making editorial changes.
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Overview
This bill amends the 1921 Insurance Company Law to update coverage for alcohol abuse and dependence. Specifically, it clarifies definitions related to inpatient detoxification, nonhospital residential services, and outpatient services. The bill also makes editorial changes and updates references to the Commonwealth’s medical assistance program and the Children’s Health Care Program, ensuring consistency across various coverage programs.
Key provisions
- Updates definitions related to inpatient detoxification, nonhospital residential alcohol/drug services, and outpatient alcohol/drug services.
- Clarifies coverage for prescriptions within insurance policies.
- Modifies references to the Commonwealth’s medical assistance program and the Children’s Health Care Program.
- Adjusts eligibility criteria for continuation of health insurance coverage, excluding coverage through other programs like medical assistance.
- Updates the definition of ‘hospital’ to include facilities licensed by the Department of Health that operate addiction treatment programs.
- Revises the definition of ‘public health care coverage’ to align with the state’s medical assistance program.
- Modifies provisions related to cost-sharing obligations for families with incomes exceeding certain limits.
- Adjusts contract awarding criteria for managed care organizations to exclude certain tax deductions.
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Benjamin Sanchez
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