144E.4 Treatment coverage.
1. This chapter does not expand the coverage required of an insurer under Title XIII, subtitle 1.
2. A health plan, third-party administrator, or governmental agency may 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 under this chapter.
3. This chapter does not require any governmental agency to pay costs associated with the use, care, or treatment of a patient with an investigational drug, biological product, or device.
4. This chapter does not require a hospital licensed under chapter 135B or other health care facility to provide new or additional services.
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Structure Iowa Code
Chapter 144E - EXPERIMENTAL TREATMENTS FOR TERMINALLY ILL PERSONS
Section 144E.3 - Manufacturer rights.
Section 144E.4 - Treatment coverage.
Section 144E.5 - Heirs not liable for treatment debts.
Section 144E.6 - Provider recourse.
Section 144E.7 - State interference.