Rhode Island General Laws 27-39-3. Insurance benefits for third opinion
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If a second surgical opinion does not confirm that a proposed elective surgical procedure is medically advisable, benefits must be provided under the policy for a third surgical opinion in the same manner as for the second opinion. As a condition of eligibility for a second surgical opinion benefit, the subscriber shall notify the insured in advance to verify eligibility and compliance with the provisions in this section.
History of Section.
P.L. 1983, ch. 143, § 1.
Terms Used In Rhode Island General Laws 27-39-3
- Elective surgical procedure: means any non-emergency surgical procedure that may be scheduled at the convenience of the patient or the surgeon without jeopardizing the patient's life or causing serious impairment to the patient's bodily functions;
(2) "Eligible physician" means a physician licensed to practice medicine and surgery who holds the rank of diplomate of an American board (M. See Rhode Island General Laws 27-39-1
- Second surgical opinion: means an opinion of an eligible physician based on that physician's examination of a person for the purpose of evaluating the medical advisability of that person undergoing an elective surgical procedure. See Rhode Island General Laws 27-39-1