New Jersey § 52:14-17
Full text of New Jersey New Jersey Statutes § 52:14-17, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 52:14-17.
The State Health Benefits Commission shall ensure that every contract purchased by
the commission on or after the effective date of this act that provides hospital or
medical expense benefits, shall provide coverage for a minimum of 72 hours of inpatient
care following a modified radical mastectomy and a minimum of 48 hours of inpatient
care following a simple mastectomy. The contract shall also provide that a carrier shall not require a health care provider
to obtain authorization from the carrier for prescribing 72 or 48 hours, as appropriate,
of inpatient care as provided for in this section. The provisions of this section shall not be construed: to require a patient to receive
inpatient care for 72 or 48 hours, as appropriate, if the patient in consultation
with the patient's physician determines that a shorter length of stay is medically
appropriate; or to relieve a patient or a patient's physician, if appropriate, of
any notification requirements to the carrier under the contract.
Frequently Asked Questions About New Jersey § 52:14-17
What does New Jersey Statutes § 52:14-17 cover?
Section 52:14-17 is part of the New Jersey Statutes, the codified statutory law of New Jersey. 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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