Iowa Code § 514C.15
Treatment options
Redline — January 1, 2018 → current.View current text →
Current — January 1, 2020
As of January 1, 2018
A carrier, as defined in section 513B.2, or a plan established pursuant to chapter 509A for public employees, shall not prohibit a participating provider from, or penalize a participating provider for, doing either of the following:
A carrier, as defined in section 513B.2, or a plan established pursuant to chapter 509A for public employees, shall not prohibit a participating provider from, or penalize a participating provider for, doing either of the following:
1. Discussing treatment options with a covered individual, notwithstanding the carrier’s, or plan’s position on such treatment option.
1. Discussing treatment options with a covered individual, notwithstanding the carrier’s or plan’s position on such treatment option.
2. Advocating on behalf of a covered individual within a review or grievance process established by the carrier or chapter 509A plan, or established by a person contracting with the carrier or chapter 509A plan.
2. Advocating on behalf of a covered individual within a review or grievance process established by the carrier or chapter 509A plan, or established by a person contracting with the carrier or chapter 509A plan.
99 Acts, ch 41, §2; 2017 Acts, ch 148, §68
99 Acts, ch 41, §2; 2017 Acts, ch 148, §68; 2018 Acts, ch 1041, §103
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