Rhode Island § 27-39-4 § 27-39-4. Exclusions.

Rhode Island Statutes

§ 27-39-4 — § 27-39-4. Exclusions.

Rhode Island § 27-39-4

Title 27Insurance

Ch. 27-39Second Medical Opinion

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R.I. Gen. Laws § 27-39-4 (2026).

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§ 27-39-4. Exclusions.

(a) The second surgical opinion benefit provisions of a policy may exclude:

(1)Benefits while the patient is confined in a hospital as an inpatient;

(2)Any surgical procedures not covered by the policy; and (3) Surgical procedures in the following categories: cosmetic surgery, pregnancy-related surgery, dental surgery, podiatric surgery, and sterilization.

(b) If an eligible physician who furnishes a second or third surgical opinion also performs the surgical procedure, the policy need not provide payment for the second and third opinion services of that physician.

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§ 27-39-4. Exclusions.

(a) The second surgical opinion benefit provisions of a policy may exclude: (1) Benefits while the patient is confined in a hospital as an inpatient; (2) Any surgical procedures not covered by the policy; and (3) Surgical procedures in the following categories: cosmetic surgery, pregnancy-related surgery, dental surgery, podiatric surgery, and sterilization.

(b) If an eligible physician who furnishes a second or third surgical opinion also performs the surgical procedure, the policy need not provide payment for the second and third opinion services of that physician.