District Of Columbia § 44-302.02 - Standing referrals to specialists.
Full text of District Of Columbia D.C. Code § 44-302.02 — Standing referrals to specialists., with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 44-302.02. Standing referrals to specialists.
44-302.02In general, subject to subsection (b) of this section, a health benefits plan shall permit a member to receive medically necessary or appropriate specialty care for more than one visit without having to obtain the insurer’s approval for subsequent visits authorized by a primary care provider.
Subsection (a) of this section shall not apply to specialty care if the insurer informs the member, orally and in writing, of any limitation on the choice of participating providers with respect to such care.
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Section 44-302.02 ("Standing referrals to specialists.") is part of the D.C. Code, the codified statutory law of District Of Columbia. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
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