Rhode Island § 27-39-4 - Second Medical Opinion
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§ 27-39-4. Second Medical Opinion
R.I. Gen. Laws § 27-39-4
§ 27-39-4. Exclusions.
(a) The second surgical opinion benefit provisions of a policy may exclude: (1) Benefits while the patient is confined in a hospital as an inpatient; (2) Any surgical procedures not covered by the policy; and (3) Surgical procedures in the following categories: cosmetic surgery, pregnancy-related surgery, dental surgery, podiatric surgery, and sterilization.
(b) If an eligible physician who furnishes a second or third surgical opinion also performs the surgical procedure, the policy need not provide payment for the second and third opinion services of that physician.
History of Section.
P.L. 1983, ch. 143, § 1.
Frequently Asked Questions About Rhode Island § 27-39-4
What does Rhode Island General Laws § 27-39-4 cover?
Section 27-39-4 ("Second Medical Opinion") is part of the Rhode Island General Laws, the codified statutory law of Rhode Island. 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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