Section 58-18-45.1 - Anesthesia and hospitalization for dental care to be provided certaincovered persons.
58-18-45.1. Anesthesia and hospitalization for dental care to be provided certain covered persons. Any health benefit plan as defined by § 58-18-42 shall cover anesthesia and hospital charges for dental care provided to a covered person who:
(1) Is a child under age five; or
(2) Is severely disabled or otherwise suffers from a developmental disability as determined by a licensed physician which places such person at serious risk.
Such coverage applies regardless of whether the services are provided in a hospital or a dental office. A health carrier may require prior authorization of hospitalization for dental care procedures in the same manner that prior authorization is required for hospitalization for other covered diseases or conditions.
(1) Is a child under age five; or
(2) Is severely disabled or otherwise suffers from a developmental disability as determined by a licensed physician which places such person at serious risk.
Such coverage applies regardless of whether the services are provided in a hospital or a dental office. A health carrier may require prior authorization of hospitalization for dental care procedures in the same manner that prior authorization is required for hospitalization for other covered diseases or conditions.
Source: SL 1999, ch 248, § 3.