District Of Columbia § 31-2993.02 - Covered trials.
Full text of District Of Columbia D.C. Code § 31-2993.02 — Covered trials., with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 31-2993.02. Covered trials.
31-2993.02A health insurer shall not limit or deny coverage, or impose additional conditions on the payment for the coverage, of routine patient care costs of items, drugs, and services furnished to a qualified individual in connection with participation in an approved clinical trial. A health insurer shall not be required to pay for costs of items, services, or drugs that are customarily provided by the sponsors of an approved clinical trial.
In the case of health care services provided by a participating provider, the payment rate shall be at the network negotiated rate, based on the member’s plan design. In case of a non-participating provider, the payment shall be at the rate that the member’s plan would otherwise pay to a non-participating provider for the same services, less any applicable co-payments and deductibles.
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Frequently Asked Questions About District Of Columbia § 31-2993.02
What does D.C. Code § 31-2993.02 cover?
Section 31-2993.02 ("Covered trials.") 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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