California Insurance Code

§ 10354

INS § 10354 Effective Jan 1, 1994Div. 2 · Part 2 · Ch. 4 · Art. 4

Statute text

(a)(1) Every policy of disability insurance issued, amended, or renewed on or after January 1, 1994, that offers coverage for perinatal services shall contain a provision for direct reimbursement to licensed midwives for perinatal services rendered under terms and conditions as may be agreed upon between the policyholder and the insurer.

(2)The licensed midwife may collect payment for any unpaid portion of his or her fee, as provided under the policy for other providers.

(3)Reasonable consideration shall be given to licensed midwives by disability insurers contracting for services at alternative rates. For the purposes of this section, “reasonable consideration” shall have the meaning provided in Section 10180.

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Legislative history

Added by Stats. 1993, Ch. 1280, Sec. 4. Effective January 1, 1994.