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title: O.C.G.A. § 31-15A-3. Insurance benefit plan coverage for bone mass measurement required; education.
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# O.C.G.A. § 31-15A-3. Insurance benefit plan coverage for bone mass measurement required; education.

(a) Every group or individual accident or sickness insurance benefit plan, policy, or contract that provides hospital, medical, or surgical coverage that is issued, amended, delivered, or renewed in this state on or after July 1, 1998, shall make available as a part of the plan, policy, or contract or as an optional endorsement to the plan, policy, or contract coverage for qualified individuals for reimbursement for scientifically proven bone mass measurement (bone density testing) for the prevention, diagnosis, and treatment of osteoporosis.

(b) Every person or entity providing an accident or sickness insurance benefit plan, policy, or contract which is subject to the provisions of subsection (a) of this Code section shall identify and use scientifically accurate educational materials to increase patient awareness and knowledge of osteoporosis and encourage the prevention and treatment of osteoporosis.

## History

Code 1981, § 31-15A-3, enacted by Ga. L. 1998, p. 877, § 2.

## Code Commission Notes

Pursuant to Code Section 28-9-5, in 1998, commas were inserted preceding the phrase “or contract” in two places in subsection (a).