Ohio § 3902.50

Full text of Ohio Ohio Revised Code § 3902.50, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.

§ 3902.50.

As used in sections 3902.50 to 3902.72 of the Revised Code : (A) “Ambulance” has the same meaning as in section 4765.01 of the Revised Code . (B) “Clinical laboratory services” has the same meaning as in section 4731.65 of the Revised Code . (C) “ Cost sharing ” means the cost to a covered person under a health benefit plan according to any

copayment, coinsurance, deductible, or other out-of-pocket expense requirement. (D) “ Covered ” or “ coverage ” means the provision of benefits related to health care services to a covered person

in accordance with a health benefit plan. (E) “Covered person,” “health benefit plan,” “health care services,” and “health plan

issuer” have the same meanings as in section 3922.01 of the Revised Code . (F) “Drug” has the same meaning as in section 4729.01 of the Revised Code . (G) “Emergency facility” has the same meaning as in section 3701.74 of the Revised Code . (H) “ Emergency services ” means all of the following as described in 42 U.S.C. 1395dd : (1) Medical screening examinations undertaken to determine whether an emergency medical

condition exists; (2) Treatment necessary to stabilize an emergency medical condition; (3) Appropriate transfers undertaken prior to an emergency medical condition being stabilized. (I) “Health care practitioner” has the same meaning as in section 3701.74 of the Revised Code . (J) “Pharmacy benefit manager” has the same meaning as in section 3959.01 of the Revised Code . (K) “ Prior authorization requirement ” means any practice implemented by a health plan issuer in which coverage of a health

care service, device, or drug is dependent upon a covered person or a provider obtaining

approval from the health plan issuer prior to the service, device, or drug being performed,

received, or prescribed, as applicable.  “ Prior authorization requirement ” includes prospective or utilization review procedures conducted prior to providing

a health care service, device, or drug. (L) “ Unanticipated out-of-network care ” means health care services, including clinical laboratory services, that are covered

under a health benefit plan and that are provided by an out-of-network provider when

either of the following conditions applies: (1) The covered person did not have the ability to request such services from an in-network

provider. (2) The services provided were emergency services.

Frequently Asked Questions About Ohio § 3902.50

What does Ohio Revised Code § 3902.50 cover?

Section 3902.50 is part of the Ohio Revised Code, the codified statutory law of Ohio. 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 Ohio § 3902.50?

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Is this the official text of Ohio law?

No. This page is for research and education and may not include the most recent amendments. For official current law, check the Ohio official source linked on this page or consult a licensed Ohio attorney.

How does Ohio § 3902.50 apply to my situation?

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