(a) This section applies to a claim filed after December 31, 2018, for a medically necessary health care service rendered by a participating provider, the necessity of which:(1) is not anticipated at the time prior authorization is obtained for another health care service; and(2) is determined at the time the other health care service is rendered.(b) The health plan shall not deny a claim described in subsection (a) based solely on lack of prior authorization for the unanticipated health care service.(c) The health plan:(1) shall not deny payment for a health care service that is rendered in accordance with:(A) a prior authorization; and(B) all terms and conditions of the participating provider's agreement or contract with the health plan; and(2) may:(A) require retrospective review of; and(B) withhold payment for;an unanticipated health care service described in subsection (a).As added by P.L.77-2018, SEC.2.
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