Senate Bill NO. 2573

By Senator(s) Harden, Jackson, Jordan, Walls

(*) (a) A health insurance issuer providing health insurance coverage in connection with a group or individual health plan shall provide coverage of a minimum of forty-eight (48) hours of inpatient care for a woman following a normal mastectomy.

(b) Any decision to shorten the length of inpatient stay to less than that provided under this paragraph (a) of this subsection shall be made by the attending providers after conferring with the patient.

(c) If a woman is discharged pursuant to paragraph (b) of this subsection prior to the inpatient length of stay provided under paragraph (a) of this subsection, coverage shall be provided for a follow-up visit within forty-eight (48) hours of discharge. Services provided shall be consistent with protocols and guidelines developed by national professional organizations for these services.