Me. Stat. tit. 24-A, § 4316. Coverage for telemedicine services: Health Plan Requirements – Maine
Status: EnactedYear Enacted: 2009
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Prohibits carriers from requiring out-of-pocket costs for telemedicine services in amounts that exceed those required for in-person services. States that a carrier offering a health plan may not deny coverage on the basis that the coverage is provided through telemedicine if the health care service would be covered were it provided through in-person consultation between the covered person and provider. Allows the carrier to apply the service provided through telemedicine to a deductible, coinsurance or copayment as long as it does not exceed the out of pocket costs for the in-person consultation.
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