Louisiana § RS 40:2234 - Responsibilities of an enrollee
Full text of Louisiana Louisiana Civil Code § RS 40:2234 — Responsibilities of an enrollee, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ RS 40:2234. Responsibilities of an enrollee
An enrollee must be responsible for his own health care by becoming an informed and active participant in such care by:
(1) Living healthy lifestyles and averting behaviors known to be detrimental to one's health.
(2) Becoming knowledgeable about their policy's/plan's coverage provisions, rules, and restrictions.
(3) Asking questions of providers to determine the potential risks, benefits, and costs of treatment alternatives and then making care decisions after carefully weighing these and other pertinent factors.
(4) Cooperating fully with providers in following mutually acceptable courses of treatment, providing accurate medical and personal histories, being present at scheduled appointments and reporting on treatment progress, such as notifying caregivers promptly if serious side effects, complications, or worsening of the condition arises.
Acts 1995, No. 1212, §1, eff. June 29, 1995.
Source: official Louisiana text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Louisiana § RS 40:2234
What does Louisiana Civil Code § RS 40:2234 cover?
Section RS 40:2234 ("Responsibilities of an enrollee") is part of the Louisiana Civil Code, the codified statutory law of Louisiana. 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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