304.17A-147 Coverage for surgical first assisting or intraoperative surgical care to include services performed by certified surgical assistant. Notwithstanding any provision of law, a health plan issued or renewed on or after July 15, 2000, that provides coverage for surgical first assisting or intraoperative surgical care benefits or services shall be construed as providing coverage for a certified surgical assistant who performs services as identified in KRS 216B.015(16). Effective: July 12, 2012 History: Amended 2012 Ky. Acts ch. 103, sec. 5, effective July 12, 2012. -- Created 2000 Ky. Acts ch. 538, sec. 3, effective July 14, 2000.