Statement of preauthorization.
Utah Code § 31A-22-639
in effect31A-22-639. Statement of preauthorization.
(1) An insurer who requires preauthorization or preapproval for coverage under accident and health insurance shall, beginning January 1, 2011, provide an enrollee with a statement of preauthorization if:
(a) the applicable CPT codes have been submitted to the insurer to determine whether a particular procedure is covered under the terms of the accident and health insurance policy;
(b) the enrollee has met the requirements for preauthorization of the procedure or encounter; and
(c) the enrollee requests a statement of preauthorization.
(2) A statement of preauthorization under Subsection (1) may be sent:
(a) by mail; or
(b) electronically.
(3) A statement of preauthorization shall include a statement that the preauthorization is:
(a) not a guarantee of payment by an insurer; and
(b) subject to the policy and contract provisions of the accident and health insurance contract.
Enacted by Chapter 204, 2010 General Session
Source: Utah Office of Legislative Research and General Counsel (le.utah.gov)URL: https://le.utah.gov/xcode/Title31A/Chapter22/31A-22-S639.html?v=C31A-22-S639_1800010118000101Fetched: 10/26/2026