(a) In this section, “certified nurse practitioner” means a licensed registered nurse who has:
- (1) completed a nurse practitioner program approved by the State Board of Nursing; and
- (2) passed an examination approved by the State Board of Nursing.
- (b) Each insurer that proposes to issue, renew, amend, or reissue an individual, group, or blanket health insurance policy in the State that is written on an expense-incurred basis shall offer the option of providing benefits for expenses that arise from services rendered by a certified nurse practitioner.
- (c) Each nonprofit health service plan that proposes to issue, renew, amend, or reissue a health insurance policy in the State shall offer the option of providing benefits for expenses that arise from services rendered by a certified nurse practitioner.
- (d) The insurer or nonprofit health service plan may limit the coverage offered under this section for services provided by a certified nurse practitioner while working under the direct supervision of a physician.
- (e) The utilization of health insurance benefits provided under this section for services rendered by a certified nurse practitioner is subject to review by a peer review committee appointed by the State Board of Nursing.
Added by Acts 1997, c. 35, § 2, eff. Oct. 1, 1997.
Formerly Art. 48A, §§ 354S, 470-O, 477T.