Rhode Island General Laws 27-20.11-6. Educational and other services provided to children diagnosed with Autism spectrum disorders
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Nothing in this section shall be construed to alter any obligation of a school district or the state of Rhode Island to provide services to an individual under an individualized family service plan or an individualized education program, as required under the federal Individuals with Disabilities Education Act, or the provision of services to an individual under any other federal or state law. A health insurance carrier assessed for services provided under § 42-12-29, children’s health account, shall not be required to provide duplicative coverage for the same beneficiary for the same or similar services mandated under this section.
History of Section.
P.L. 2011, ch. 159, § 1; P.L. 2011, ch. 175, § 1.
Terms Used In Rhode Island General Laws 27-20.11-6
- Beneficiary: A person who is entitled to receive the benefits or proceeds of a will, trust, insurance policy, retirement plan, annuity, or other contract. Source: OCC
- carrier: means any entity subject to the insurance laws and regulations of this state, that contracts or offers to contract to provide, deliver, arrange for, pay for, or reimburse any of the costs of healthcare services, including, without limitation, an insurance company offering accident and sickness insurance, a health maintenance organization, a nonprofit hospital, medical service corporation, or any other entity subject to chapter 18, 19, 20 or 41 of this title, providing a plan of health insurance, health benefits, or health services. See Rhode Island General Laws 27-20.11-2
- Obligation: An order placed, contract awarded, service received, or similar transaction during a given period that will require payments during the same or a future period.