Louisiana § 40:2208 Interpreter services for the deaf and hard of hearing; expenses; coverage

Louisiana Statutes

§ 40:2208 — Interpreter services for the deaf and hard of hearing; expenses; coverage

Louisiana·Title 40 Public Health and Safety

§2208. Interpreter services for the deaf and hard of hearing; expenses; coverage
As a requirement for authorization to do business in this state pursuant to R.S.
40:2203, all preferred provider organizations shall provide coverage for expenses incurred
by any covered patient who is deaf or hard of hearing for services performed by a qualified
interpreter/translator, other than a family member of the covered patient, when such services
are used by the covered patient in connection with medical treatment or diagnostic
consultations performed by the healthcare provider.

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§2208. Interpreter services for the deaf and hard of hearing; expenses; coverage
As a requirement for authorization to do business in this state pursuant to R.S.
40:2203, all preferred provider organizations shall provide coverage for expenses incurred
by any covered patient who is deaf or hard of hearing for services performed by a qualified
interpreter/translator, other than a family member of the covered patient, when such services
are used by the covered patient in connection with medical treatment or diagnostic
consultations performed by the healthcare provider.

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