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R.I. Gen. Laws § 27-18.8-1. Purpose
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The legislature declares that: (1) It is in the best interest of the public that those individuals and healthcare entities involved with the delivery of health plan coverage in our state meet the standards of this chapter to ensure accessibility and quality for the state’s patien…
R.I. Gen. Laws § 27-18.8-10. Severability
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If any section, clause, or provision of this chapter shall be held either unconstitutional or ineffective in whole or in part, to the extent that it is not unconstitutional or ineffective, it shall be valid and effective and no other section, clause, or provision shall on account…
R.I. Gen. Laws § 27-18.8-2. Definitions
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As used in this chapter: (1) “Adverse benefit determination” means a decision not to authorize a healthcare service, including a denial, reduction, or termination of, or a failure to provide or make a payment, in whole or in part, for a benefit. A decision by a utilization review…
R.I. Gen. Laws § 27-18.8-3. Certification of network plans
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(a) Certification and recertification process. (1) A healthcare entity operating a network plan shall not enroll consumers into its plan unless the office has certified the network plan meeting the requirements herein. (2) The commissioner shall act upon the healthcare entities’ …