Virginia § 38.2-3558 - Health carrier's internal appeal process
Full text of Virginia Code of Virginia § 38.2-3558 — Health carrier's internal appeal process, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 38.2-3558. Health carrier's internal appeal process
Each health carrier shall establish an internal appeal process, including a process for urgent care appeals, to consider a utilization review adverse determination or other adverse benefit determination or decision that is appealed by a covered person, his authorized representative, or his provider. The Commission shall promulgate regulations effectuating the purpose of this section, including timeframes for filing appeals, types of claims that may be appealed including rescissions, notice requirements, rights of the covered person, and reviewer requirements.
2011, c. 788.
Source: official Virginia text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Virginia § 38.2-3558
What does Code of Virginia § 38.2-3558 cover?
Section 38.2-3558 ("Health carrier's internal appeal process") is part of the Code of Virginia, the codified statutory law of Virginia. 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 Virginia § 38.2-3558?
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