Title 42, The Public Health and WelfareRelease 119-102
§300gg–138 Continuity of Care
Title 42 › CHAPTER 6A — PUBLIC HEALTH SERVICE › SUBCHAPTER XXV — REQUIREMENTS RELATING TO HEALTH INSURANCE COVERAGE › Part E — Health Care Provider Requirements › § 300gg–138
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Title 42, §300gg–138
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A health care provider or health care facility shall, in the case of an individual furnished items and services by such provider or facility for which coverage is provided under a group health plan or group or individual health insurance coverage pursuant to section 300gg–113 of this title, section 9818 of title 26, or section 1185g of title 29—
(1)accept payment from such plan or such issuer (as applicable) (and cost-sharing from such individual, if applicable, in accordance with subsection (a)(2)(C) of such section 300gg–113 of this title, 9818 of title 26, or 1185g of title 29) for such items and services as payment in full for such items and services; and
(2)continue to adhere to all policies, procedures, and quality standards imposed by such plan or issuer with respect to such individual and such items and services in the same manner as if such termination had not occurred.
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42 U.S.C. § 300gg–138
Title 42, The Public Health and Welfare
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Aug 21, 2026
Release point: 119-102