Nebraska § 44-796 - Coverage for certain hearing screening tests; requirements.
Full text of Nebraska Revised Statutes of Nebraska § 44-796 — Coverage for certain hearing screening tests; requirements., with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 44-796. Coverage for certain hearing screening tests; requirements.
(1) Notwithstanding section 44-3,131:
(a) Under a health insurance plan which provides coverage for hearing screening tests for newborns and infants, such coverage shall be subject to copayment, coinsurance, deductible, and dollar-limit provisions to the extent that other medical services covered by the health insurance plan are subject to such provisions; and
(b) This section applies to health insurance plans delivered, issued for delivery, or which become effective on or after April 11, 2000, and also applies to all renewals or changes which are effective on or after April 11, 2000.
(2) For purposes of this section, health insurance plan means a plan which includes dependent coverage for children which is delivered, issued for delivery, renewed, extended, or modified in this state. A health insurance plan includes any such group or individual sickness and accident insurance policy, health maintenance organization contract, subscriber contract, employee medical, surgical, or hospital care benefit plan, or self-funded employee benefit plan to the extent not preempted by federal law. Health insurance plan includes any policy, contract, or plan offered or administered by the state or its political subdivisions. Health insurance plan does not include policies providing coverage for a specified disease, accident-only coverage, hospital indemnity coverage, disability income coverage, medicare supplement coverage, long-term care coverage, or other limited-benefit coverage.
(3) The Department of Insurance shall adopt and promulgate rules and regulations necessary to implement this section.
Frequently Asked Questions About Nebraska § 44-796
What does Revised Statutes of Nebraska § 44-796 cover?
Section 44-796 ("Coverage for certain hearing screening tests; requirements.") is part of the Revised Statutes of Nebraska, the codified statutory law of Nebraska. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
How do I cite Nebraska § 44-796?
A common citation format is "Revised Statutes of Nebraska § 44-796" (Nebraska). Legal writing may require the code abbreviation, section number, and year or edition. Match the style required by your court, professor, or publisher.
Is this the official text of Nebraska law?
No. This page is for research and education and may not include the most recent amendments. For official current law, check the Nebraska official source linked on this page or consult a licensed Nebraska attorney.
How does Nebraska § 44-796 apply to my situation?
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