HOUSTON – Texas officials are asking health insurance companies to be flexible in helping people affected by the floodwaters from Hurricane Harvey.
Many of the thousands who fled their homes during the storm may no longer have access to prescription drugs or medical equipment or be able see their family doctor or specialist.
Stacey Pogue, senior policy analyst for the Center for Public Policy Priorities, said the Texas Department of Insurance is asking insurers to cover emergency and non-emergency out-of-network care and simplify requirements for prior authorizations, referrals and medical-necessity reviews, to name a few.
Source: Texas Seeks to Improve Health-Care Access for Harvey Survivors / Public News Service