Insurance Code 10123.131 (added by AB 2616, 2000)
Summary:
An insurer shall pay a provider reasonable costs for duplicating all information it requests in connection with a contested claim, including patient records. Insurers must only request information that is reasonably necessary to determine liability for payment of a claim.
Parties Bound:
insurers Associated Federal Law(s):
Uses and disclosures of protected health information: general rules : Minimum necessary - covered entity must make reasonable efforts to limit the use/disclosure of protected health information to the minimum necessary to accomplish the intended purpose of the use, disclosure, or request; exceptions.
Associated Federal Law(s):
Uses and disclosures to carry out treatment, payment, or health care operations
: Permitted uses and disclosures