[§431:10A-119]  Hospice care coverage. (a)  Any other law to the contrary notwithstanding, commencing on January 1,2000, all authorized insurers that provide for payment of or reimbursement forhospice care, shall reimburse hospice care services for each insuredpolicyholder covered for hospice care according to the following:

(1)  A minimum daily rate as set by the Health CareFinancing Administration for hospice care;

(2)  Reimbursement for residential hospice room andboard expenses directly related to the hospice care being provided; and

(3)  Reimbursement for each hospice referral visitduring which a patient is advised of hospice care options, regardless ofwhether the referred patient is eventually admitted to hospice care.

(b)  Every insurer shall provide notice to itspolicyholders regarding the coverage required by this section.  Notice shall bein writing and in literature or correspondence sent to policyholders, beginningwith calendar year 2000, along with any other mailing to policyholders, but inno case later than July 1, 2000. [L 1999, c 77, §4]