SD20 - Section 38.2-3410 of the Code of Virginia: Inclusion of Dentist in the Terms "Physician" and "Doctor" in Health Insurance Contracts

  • Published: 1992
  • Author: Special Advisory Commission on Mandated Health Insurance Benefits
  • Enabling Authority: Code of Virginia - § 9-298

Executive Summary:
The Special Advisory Commission on Mandated Health Insurance Benefits (Advisory Commission) conducted a review of § 38.2-3410 of the Code of Virginia in accordance with the schedule of evaluations of existing mandated benefits and providers as established by the standing committees of the General Assembly having jurisdiction over health insurance matters pursuant to §§ 9-298 and 9-299.

As part of its review, the Advisory Commission held a public hearing to receive comments from all interested parties on § 38.23410 during a meeting held on September 16, 1991 at 10:30 a.m. in Senate Room A of the General Assembly Building in Richmond, Virginia. No interested parties offered comments to the Advisory Commission at the public hearing. In addition, no written comments were received regarding § 38.2-3410.