Any ER visit after the allotted three for any non-emergency ailment will not be covered, according to the report. Non-emergency ailments include anything from blisters to chest pain.
The state estimates it could save $35 million with the new limits, but critics say the new restriction will force patients to self-diagnose before getting necessary medical help.
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