§ 23-17.27-6. Caregiver reimbursement.
(a) A caregiver shall not be reimbursed by any government or commercial payer for after-care assistance that is provided pursuant to this chapter, with the sole exception that this chapter shall not supersede the applicability of wage replacement benefits paid to workers under Rhode Island’s temporary disability insurance program, pursuant to § 28-41-35.
(b) Nothing in this chapter shall be construed to impact, impede, or otherwise disrupt or reduce the reimbursement obligations of an insurance company, health service corporation, hospital service corporation, medical service corporation, health maintenance organization, or any other entity issuing health benefits plans.
History of Section.P.L. 2015, ch. 95, § 1; P.L. 2015, ch. 115, § 1.
Structure Rhode Island General Laws
Chapter 23-17.27 - Caregiver Advise, Record and Enable Act
Section 23-17.27-1. - Definitions.
Section 23-17.27-2. - Caregiver designation.
Section 23-17.27-3. - Notice to designated caregiver.
Section 23-17.27-4. - Instruction to designated caregiver.
Section 23-17.27-5. - Non-interference with powers of existing healthcare directives.
Section 23-17.27-6. - Caregiver reimbursement.