Introduced
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To eliminate references to "intractable pain” in a benefits description form which the state requires Blue Cross/Blue Shield give to health policy participants, and replace it with a description of how the covered benefits apply in the evaluation and treatment of pain.
Referred to the Committee on Health Policy
Amendment offered
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To clarify that the description required by the bill of the terms and conditions of benefits which may potentially be included in an insurance policy does not mandate that these benefits must be included in the policy.
The amendment passed by voice vote
Passed in the House 99 to 0 (details)
To eliminate references to "intractable pain” in a benefits description form which the state requires Blue Cross/Blue Shield give to health policy participants, and replace it with a description of how the covered benefits apply in the evaluation and treatment of pain. See also House Bills 5254 to 5265, and Senate Bills 660 to 664.
