SB2231 — AN ACT to create and enact a new section to chapter 23‑16 and four new sections to chapter 26.1-47 of the North Dakota Century Code, relating to informed decisionmaking for choosing air ambulance service providers, preferred provider arrangement requirements for insurance prior authorization for air ambulance services, and air ambulance subscriptions; to amend and reenact section 26.1‑47‑01, subsection 6 of section 26.1‑47‑02, and section 26.1‑47‑07 of the North Dakota Century Code, relating to preferred provider organizations; to provide an effective date; and to provide a contingent effective date.

SB2231 — AN ACT to create and enact a new section to chapter 23‑16 and four new sections to chapter 26.1-47 of the North Dakota Century Code, relating to informed decisionmaking for choosing air ambulance service providers, preferred provider arrangement requirements for insurance prior authorization for air ambulance services, and air ambulance subscriptions; to amend and reenact section 26.1‑47‑01, subsection 6 of section 26.1‑47‑02, and section 26.1‑47‑07 of the North Dakota Century Code, relating to preferred provider organizations; to provide an effective date; and to provide a contingent effective date. · Informed CitizenryThe bill makes several changes related to air ambulance services and preferred provider arrangements. First, it requires hospitals to inform patients or their representatives about the air ambulanc…Open in Informed Citizenry