Section 27-8-27-6 - Reimbursement of first steps program for early intervention services payments(a) A health insurance plan that provides coverage for early intervention services shall reimburse the first steps program a monthly fee established by the division of disability and rehabilitative services. Except when the monthly fee is less than the product determined under IC 12-12.7-2-23(b), the monthly fee shall be provided instead of claims processing of individual claims.(b) A health insurance plan may not require authorization for services specified in the covered individual's individualized family service plan, if those services are a covered benefit under the plan, once the individualized family service plan is signed by a physician, an advanced practice registered nurse, or a physician assistant.(c) The department of insurance shall adopt rules under IC 4-22-2 to ensure compliance with this section.Amended by P.L. 143-2022,SEC. 75, eff. 7/1/2022.Amended by P.L. 133-2020,SEC. 19, eff. 1/1/2021.Amended by P.L. 111-2020,SEC. 13, eff. 1/1/2021.Amended by P.L. 229-2011, SEC. 254, eff. 7/1/2011.As added by P.L. 121-1999, SEC.13.