(a) A health benefit plan that is offered, issued, or renewed in this state shall provide coverage for newborn screening for conditions as determined by the Department of Health under § 20-15-302 by a healthcare professional on or after January 1, 2020.(b) The coverage for newborn screening under this section:(1) Is not subject to policy deductibles or copayment requirements; and(2) Does not diminish or limit benefits otherwise allowable under a health benefit plan.Amended by Act 2023, No. 490,§ 5, eff. 8/1/2023.Added by Act 2019, No. 58,§ 2, eff. 7/24/2019. (a) A health benefit plan that is offered, issued, or renewed in this state shall provide coverage for newborn screening for conditions as determined by the Department of Health under § 20-15-302 by a healthcare professional on or after January 1, 2020.(b) The coverage for newborn screening under this section:(1) Is not subject to policy deductibles or copayment requirements; and(2) Does not diminish or limit benefits otherwise allowable under a health benefit plan.Amended by Act 2023, No. 490,§ 5, eff. 8/1/2023.Added by Act 2019, No. 58,§ 2, eff. 7/24/2019.
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