Mandated Benefits

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This is Article 2 of the Code of Virginia, titled “Mandated Benefits.” It is part of Chapter 34 “Provisions Relating to Accident and Sickness Insurance”, which is part of Title 38.2 “Insurance”.

It’s comprised of the following 47 sections.

§ 38.2-3408	Policy providing for reimbursement for services that may be performed by certain practitioners other than physicians
§ 38.2-3409	Coverage of dependent children
§ 38.2-3410	Construction of policy generally; words "physician" and "doctor" to include dentist
§ 38.2-3411	Coverage of newborn children required
§ 38.2-3411.1	Coverage for child health supervision services
§ 38.2-3411.2	Coverage of adopted children required
§ 38.2-3411.3	Coverage for childhood immunizations
§ 38.2-3411.4	Coverage for infant hearing screening and related diagnostics
§ 38.2-3412	Repealed
§ 38.2-3412.1	Coverage for mental health and substance use disorders
§ 38.2-3412.1:01	Repealed
§ 38.2-3413	Repealed
§ 38.2-3414	Optional coverage for obstetrical services
§ 38.2-3414.1	Obstetrical benefits; coverage for postpartum services
§ 38.2-3415	Exclusion or reduction of benefits for certain causes prohibited
§ 38.2-3416	Repealed
§ 38.2-3417	Deductibles and coinsurance options required
§ 38.2-3418	Coverage for victims of rape or incest
§ 38.2-3418.1	Coverage for mammograms
§ 38.2-3418.10	Coverage for diabetes
§ 38.2-3418.11	Coverage for hospice care
§ 38.2-3418.12	Coverage for hospitalization and anesthesia for dental procedures
§ 38.2-3418.13	Coverage for the treatment of morbid obesity
§ 38.2-3418.14	Coverage for lymphedema
§ 38.2-3418.15	Coverage for prosthetic devices and components
§ 38.2-3418.15:1	Coverage for prosthetic devices and components
§ 38.2-3418.16	Coverage for telemedicine services
§ 38.2-3418.17	Coverage for autism spectrum disorder
§ 38.2-3418.18	Coverage for formula and enteral nutrition products as medicine
§ 38.2-3418.19	Coverage for organ, eye or tissue transplant
§ 38.2-3418.1:1	Repealed
§ 38.2-3418.1:2	Coverage for pap smears
§ 38.2-3418.1:3	Cost sharing for breast examinations
§ 38.2-3418.2	Coverage of procedures involving bones and joints
§ 38.2-3418.20	Coverage for hearing aids and related services [Not in effect]
§ 38.2-3418.21	Coverage for hearing aids and related services
§ 38.2-3418.22	Coverage for pediatric autoimmune neuropsychiatric disorders associated with streptococcal infections and pediatric acute-onset neuropsychiatric syndrome
§ 38.2-3418.3	Coverage for hemophilia and congenital bleeding disorders
§ 38.2-3418.4	Coverage for reconstructive breast surgery; notice; eligibility
§ 38.2-3418.5	Coverage for early intervention services
§ 38.2-3418.6	Minimum hospital stay for mastectomy and certain lymph node dissection patients
§ 38.2-3418.7	Coverage for prostate cancer screening
§ 38.2-3418.7:1	Coverage for colorectal cancer screening
§ 38.2-3418.8	Coverage for clinical trials for treatment studies on cancer
§ 38.2-3418.9	Minimum hospital stay for hysterectomy
§ 38.2-3419	Additional mandated coverage made optional to group policy or contract holder
§ 38.2-3419.1	Report of costs and utilization of mandated benefits