§ 27-38.1-3 - Benefits to be included in basic coverage. - Rhode Island Statutes

SECTION 27-38.1-3

   § 27-38.1-3  Benefits to be included inbasic coverage. – The benefits mandated by this chapter shall be included in all benefit plansoffered by every health insurer and health maintenance organization. Benefitplans offered by health insurers and health maintenance organizations mayimpose copayment charges for the benefits mandated by this chapter; in noinstance shall the copayment amounts be greater than copayment charges imposedfor other physician office visits, nor shall the copayment charges pose abarrier to obtaining pediatric preventive care. Benefits for pediatric servicesshall be reimbursed in accordance with each health insurer's respectiveprinciples and mechanisms of reimbursement. The provisions of this benefit willsupersede any deductible requirements.