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Current as of January 01, 2024 | Updated by Findlaw Staff
A health care provider or health care facility shall, in the case of an individual furnished items and services by such provider or facility for which coverage is provided under a group health plan or group or individual health insurance coverage pursuant to section 300gg-113 of this title, section 9818 of Title 26, or section 1185g of Title 29--
(1) accept payment from such plan or such issuer (as applicable) (and cost-sharing from such individual, if applicable, in accordance with subsection (a)(2)(C) of such section 300gg-113 of this title, section 9818 of Title 26, or section 1185g of Title 29) for such items and services as payment in full for such items and services; and
(2) continue to adhere to all policies, procedures, and quality standards imposed by such plan or issuer with respect to such individual and such items and services in the same manner as if such termination had not occurred.
Cite this article: FindLaw.com - 42 U.S.C. § 300gg-138 - U.S. Code - Unannotated Title 42. The Public Health and Welfare § 300gg-138. Continuity of care - last updated January 01, 2024 | https://codes.findlaw.com/us/title-42-the-public-health-and-welfare/42-usc-sect-300gg-138/
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