North Dakota Century Code Title 23. Health and Safety § 23-12-19. Voluntary participation in the health information organization--Prohibition on withholding care or benefits

1. As used in this section:

2. An individual may opt-out of participating in the health information organization by providing notice to the organization. If an individual chooses to opt-out of participating in the health information organization, the individual's individually identifiable health information may not be accessed by search by a health insurer, government health plan, or health care provider other than the provider who originally created or ordered the creation of the individually identifiable health information.

3. In opting out of participating in the health information organization under this section, the individual must have the option of:

4. An individual's decision to opt-out of participating in the health information organization:

5. A health care provider, health insurer, or government health plan may not withhold coverage or care from an individual nor may a health insurer deny an individual a health insurance benefit plan based solely on that individual's choice to participate or to opt-out of the health information organization.