Rhode Island § 27-41-88 - Health Maintenance Organizations
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§ 27-41-88. Health Maintenance Organizations
R.I. Gen. Laws § 27-41-88
§ 27-41-88. Unfair discrimination prohibited.
Notwithstanding any provision of any policy of insurance, certificate, or service contract issued in this state, whenever the insurance policy, certificate, or service contract provides for reimbursement for any services that may be legally performed by any person licensed under the provisions of chapters 29, 30, 35, and 37 of title 5, reimbursement under the insurance policy, certificate, or service contract shall be based upon a determination of medical necessity and shall not be denied because of race, color, or creed, nor shall any insurer make or permit any unfair discrimination against particular individuals or persons licensed under chapters 29, 30, 35, and 37 of title 5.
History of Section.
P.L. 2017, ch. 165, § 4; P.L. 2017, ch. 314, § 4.
Source: official Rhode Island text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Rhode Island § 27-41-88
What does Rhode Island General Laws § 27-41-88 cover?
Section 27-41-88 ("Health Maintenance Organizations") 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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