1997 Minnesota Statutes

     62A.49 Home care services coverage. 

    Subdivision 1.    Generally.  Section 62A.48 does not 
 prohibit the sale of policies, certificates, subscriber 
 contracts, or other evidences of coverage that provide home care 
 services only.  Home care services only policies may be sold, 
 provided that they meet the requirements set forth in sections 
 62A.46 to 62A.56, except that they do not have to meet those 
 conditions that relate to long-term care in nursing facilities.  
 Disclosures and representations regarding these policies must be 
 adjusted accordingly to remove references to coverage for 
 nursing home care. 

    Subd. 2.    Provider networks and managed care.  Home 
 health care services issued pursuant to this section may be 
 provided through a limited provider network and may employ 
 managed care practices.  If these methods are used, they must be 
 adequately disclosed within the policy and any advertisements or 
 representations regarding coverage.  Policies may not be sold in 
 areas where there are not sufficient providers to meet the needs 
 of the policyholders located in that area. 

    HIST: 1994 c 485 s 32; 1996 c 446 art 1 s 38