What You'll Lose in Idaho

Idaho Comparable Federal Rule for AHPs?

Coverage of important benefits

  • Insurers must cover mammography screening and cleft palate.

 

NoNE


Appropriate access to care

  • Insurers must cover emergency services that a "prudent layperson" thought necessary and direct access to OB/GYNs.

  • Insurers must offer a point-of-service option.

  • Law prevents insurers from "gagging" doctor-patient communications.

 

NoNE

Promotion of access to healthcare for the uninsured

  • Insurers must contribute funds to the state.

 

NoNE

Fair healthcare premiums

  • Limits on how much insurers can increase premiums when you get sick.

 

NoNE

Ensured payment of claims

  • Insurers must have financial reserves to cover claims.

  • State will take corrective action and seize assets to pay claims.

 

NoNE

Truth in marketing

  • Marketing materials must follow detailed guidelines.

 

NoNE

Proper oversight of insurers

  • Management of complaints from you and your healthcare provider.

  • Investigation, oversight, and enforcement of plan rules (including financial penalties).

 

NoNE