Rhode Island General Laws 27-74-2. Purpose
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The purpose of this chapter is to promote the public interest by establishing standards for discount medical plan organizations; protect consumers from unfair or deceptive marketing, sales, or enrollment practices; and facilitate consumer understanding of the role and function of discount medical plan organizations in providing access to medical or ancillary services.
History of Section.
P.L. 2010, ch. 156, § 1; P.L. 2010, ch. 158, § 1.
Terms Used In Rhode Island General Laws 27-74-2
- Ancillary services: includes , but is not limited to, audiology, dental, vision, mental health, substance abuse, chiropractic, and podiatry services. See Rhode Island General Laws 27-74-3
- Discount medical plan: means a business arrangement or contract in which a person, in exchange for fees, dues, charges, or other consideration, offers access for its members to providers of medical or ancillary services and the right to receive discounts on medical or ancillary services provided under the discount medical plan from those providers. See Rhode Island General Laws 27-74-3