73 chapters · 1,492 sections in this title.
O.C.G.A. § 33-24-59.4 Confidentiality of medical information obtained from pharmacies; restrictions on release of information; penalty for violation
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(a) As used in this Code section, the term ‘‘insurer’’ means an accident and sickness insurer, fraternal benefit society, health care corporation, health maintenance organization, provider sponsored health care corporation, or the plan administrator of any health benefit plan estab…
O.C.G.A. § 33-24-59.5 Definitions; timely payment of health benefits; notification of failure to pay; penalties; applicability
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(a) As used in this Code section, the term: (1) ‘‘Benefits’’ means the coverages provided by a health benefit plan for financing or delivery of health care goods or services; but such term does not include capitated payment arrangements under managed care plans. (2) ‘‘Health benefit …
O.C.G.A. § 33-24-59.6 Prescribed female contraceptive drugs or devices; insurance coverage
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(a) The General Assembly finds and declares that: (1) Maternal and infant health are greatly improved when women have access to contraceptive supplies to prevent unintended pregnancies; (2) Because many Americans hope to complete their families with two or three children, many wom…
Coverage for the treatment of morbidly obese patients; short title; legislative findings; adoption of rules and regulations by Commissioner
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(a) This Code section shall be known and may be cited as the ‘‘Morbid Obesity Anti-discrimination Act.’’ (b) The General Assembly finds and declares that: (1) Whereas many health care insurers cover the costs of treatment for patients diagnosed as morbidly obese by their physician…