On and after January 1, 1993, every insurer issuing, amending, or renewing a policy of individual or group disability insurance that covers hospital, medical, or surgical expenses shall offer coverage for screening for blood lead levels for covered children. This section shall not apply to specified accident, specified disease, hospital indemnity, Medicare supplement, or long-term care health insurance policies.
(Added by Stats. 1991, Ch. 797, Sec. 2.)