2011 State Bills Iowa 2011 HF 597

Summary

This bill requires a health carrier to notify a covered person of the right to request an external review and include appropriate statements and information in the written notice of a final adverse decision. Health carriers also must include with the notice an authorization form or other document developed by the state that complies with the federal Genetic Information Nondiscrimination Act. Signed by the Governor on April 28, 2011.