2002 Minnesota Statutes

     62A.308 Hospitalization and anesthesia for dental 
  procedures. 

    Subdivision 1.    Scope of coverage.  This section 
 applies to a health plan as defined in section 62A.011 that 
 provides coverage to a Minnesota resident. 

    Subd. 2.    Required coverages.  (a) A health plan 
 included in subdivision 1 must cover anesthesia and hospital 
 charges for dental care provided to a covered person who:  (1) 
 is a child under age five; or (2) is severely disabled; or (3) 
 has a medical condition and who requires hospitalization or 
 general anesthesia for dental care treatment.  A health carrier 
 may require prior authorization of hospitalization for dental 
 care procedures in the same manner that prior authorization is 
 required for hospitalization for other covered diseases or 
 conditions. 

    (b) A health plan included in subdivision 1 must also 
 provide coverage for general anesthesia and treatment rendered 
 by a dentist for a medical condition covered by the health plan, 
 regardless of whether the services are provided in a hospital or 
 a dental office. 

    HIST: 1995 c 91 s 1