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Chapter 62Q
Section 62Q.32
Recent History
- 2011 62Q.32 Amended 2011 c 9 art 6 s 14
- 1995 62Q.32 Amended 1995 c 234 art 8 s 18
- 1994 62Q.32 New 1994 c 625 art 7 s 2
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62Q.32 LOCAL OMBUDSPERSON.
County board or community health service agencies may establish an office of ombudsperson
to provide a system of consumer advocacy for persons receiving health care services through a
health plan company. The ombudsperson's functions may include, but are not limited to:
(a) mediation or advocacy on behalf of a person accessing the complaint and appeal
procedures to ensure that necessary medical services are provided by the health plan company; and
(b) investigation of the quality of services provided to a person and determine the extent
to which quality assurance mechanisms are needed or any other system change may be needed.
The commissioner of health shall make recommendations for funding these functions including
the amount of funding needed and a plan for distribution. The commissioner shall submit these
recommendations to the Legislative Commission on Health Care Access by January 15, 1996.
History: 1994 c 625 art 7 s 2; 1995 c 234 art 8 s 18
County board or community health service agencies may establish an office of ombudsperson
to provide a system of consumer advocacy for persons receiving health care services through a
health plan company. The ombudsperson's functions may include, but are not limited to:
(a) mediation or advocacy on behalf of a person accessing the complaint and appeal
procedures to ensure that necessary medical services are provided by the health plan company; and
(b) investigation of the quality of services provided to a person and determine the extent
to which quality assurance mechanisms are needed or any other system change may be needed.
The commissioner of health shall make recommendations for funding these functions including
the amount of funding needed and a plan for distribution. The commissioner shall submit these
recommendations to the Legislative Commission on Health Care Access by January 15, 1996.
History: 1994 c 625 art 7 s 2; 1995 c 234 art 8 s 18
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