California Health and Safety Code

§ 1367.06

HSC § 1367.06 Effective Jan 1, 2005Div. 2 · Ch. 2.2 · Art. 5

Statute text

(a)A health care service plan contract, except a specialized health care service plan contract, that is issued, amended, delivered, or renewed on or after January 1, 2005, that covers outpatient prescription drug benefits shall include coverage for inhaler spacers when medically necessary for the management and treatment of pediatric asthma.

(b)If a subscriber has coverage for outpatient prescription drugs, a health care service plan contract, except a specialized health care service plan contract, that is issued, amended, delivered, or renewed on or after January 1, 2005, shall include coverage for the following equipment and supplies when medically necessary for the management and treatment of pediatric asthma:

(1)Nebulizers, including face masks and tubing.

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Legislative history

Added by Stats. 2004, Ch. 711, Sec. 1. Effective January 1, 2005.