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North Dakota Century Code Title 26.1. Insurance § 26.1-36-12.7. Freedom of choice for health care services

Current as of January 01, 2024 | Updated by Findlaw Staff

1. As used in this section:

a. “Health benefit plan” has the same meaning as provided in section 26.1-36.3-01.

b. “Health care provider” includes an individual licensed under chapters 43-05, 43-06, 43-12.1 as a registered nurse or as an advanced practice registered nurse, 43-13, 43-15, 43-17, 43-26.1, 43-28, 43-32, 43-37, 43-40, 43-41, 43-42, 43-44, 43-45, 43-47, 43-58, or 43-60.

c. “Integrated delivery network” means a system of health care providers and facilities which offer both health care services and health benefit plans.

2. A health insurer, including the Medicaid program, which is part of an integrated delivery network may not obstruct patient choice by excluding a health care provider licensed under the laws of this state from participating on the health insurer's panel of providers if the provider is located within the geographic coverage area of the health benefit plan and is willing and fully qualified to meet the terms and conditions of participation, as established by the health insurer.

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