National Health Insurance Law (Amendment No. 70) (Reasoned Response to Non-Approval of Receiving a Health Service from a Health Fund) Bill
Translated from Hebrew: הצעת חוק ביטוח בריאות ממלכתי (תיקון מס' 70) (מענה מנומק על אי-אישור קבלת שירות בריאות מקופת חולים)
TL;DRA bill to require health maintenance organizations to give an insured person a reasoned written answer when they reject a request for a health service that requires prior approval.
Translated from Hebrew
What does the bill do?
The bill adds a new section to the National Health Insurance Law requiring a health maintenance organization that rejected a request for a health service in the basket of services requiring prior approval to support its refusal with written reasons. The reasoned answer will state the insured person's right to appeal the decision through the means set by the HMO, to file a complaint with the Ombudsman for Public Complaints, and to turn to the courts. The law will take effect one year from the day of its publication.
The votes on this bill
Coalition 64 seats
Left the coalition 8 seats
Opposition 48 seats
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