1. Upon the commissioner's determination under section 513B.37, subsection 1, paragraph "b", to include well-child care in basic benefit coverage policies, the commissioner shall do all of the following:
a. With all due diligence adopt by rule requirements for the general provision of coverage for benefits for routine well-child care.
b. Apply the requirement for coverage to all appropriate entities providing group or employee health care benefits under the jurisdiction of the commissioner.
2. In determining the requirements under subsection 1 the commissioner shall consider all of the following:
a. The costs versus corresponding benefits of such coverage.
b. Normally anticipated health problems and recommended routine preventive care.
c. Continuity of coverage for any congenital defects and birth abnormalities, injuries, or illnesses arising within the well-child coverage period.
3. Well-child care coverage as provided for in this section applies to an individual under seven years of age.
92 Acts, ch 1119, § 1 ~IC93, § 514H.7A ~I93 Acts, ch 34, § 1, 20 ~ICS93, § 513B.38
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