2017 Rhode Island General Laws
Title 27 - Insurance
Chapter 27-19 - Nonprofit Hospital Service Corporations
Section 27-19-75 - Unfair discrimination prohibited. [Effective April 1, 2018.].
§ 27-19-75. Unfair discrimination prohibited. [Effective April 1, 2018.].
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, § 2; P.L. 2017, ch. 314, § 2.)
