39-9405. NO COVERAGE OBLIGATION. (1) This chapter does not expand the coverage required of an insurer under the laws of this state.
(2) A health plan, third-party administrator or government agency may, but is not required to, provide coverage for the cost of an investigational drug, biological product or device or the cost of services related to the use of an investigational drug, biological product or device.
(3) This chapter does not require any health plan, third-party administrator or government agency to pay costs associated with the use of an investigational drug, biological product or device.
(4) This chapter does not require a hospital or facility licensed in this state to provide new or additional services unless such services are approved by the hospital or facility.
History:
[(39-9405) 39-9305, added 2016, ch. 168, sec. 1, p. 468; am. and redesig. 2017, ch. 58, sec. 19, p. 115.]
Structure Idaho Code
Section 39-9401 - SHORT TITLE.
Section 39-9402 - LEGISLATIVE INTENT.
Section 39-9403 - DEFINITIONS.
Section 39-9404 - INVESTIGATIONAL DRUGS — RIGHT TO TRY AND PROVIDE.
Section 39-9405 - NO COVERAGE OBLIGATION.
Section 39-9406 - HEIRS NOT LIABLE FOR TREATMENT DEBT.
Section 39-9407 - PROHIBITIONS.