Insurance Code 10123.84 (added by AB 12, 1998)

Summary:

Disability insurers may establish reasonable requirements for the participating obstetrician and gynecologist or the family practice physician and surgeon, to communicate with the policyholder's primary care physician regarding the policyholder's condition, treatment, and any need for followup care.

Keywords:
health care provider, insurer, non-health insurer, treatment information, women
Parties Bound: 
disability insurers
Associated Federal Law(s): 
164.506(a)
Uses and disclosures to carry out treatment, payment, or health care operations : Permitted uses and disclosures