514C.15 Treatment options.
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.
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; 2018 Acts, ch 1041, §103
Structure Iowa Code
Chapter 514C - SPECIAL HEALTH AND ACCIDENT INSURANCE COVERAGES
Section 514C.1 - Supplemental coverage for adopted or newly born children.
Section 514C.2 - Skilled nursing care covered in hospitals.
Section 514C.3 - Dentist’s services under accident and sickness insurance policies.
Section 514C.3A - Disclosures relating to dental coverage reimbursement rates.
Section 514C.3B - Dental coverage — fee schedules.
Section 514C.4 - Mandated coverage for mammography.
Section 514C.5 - Prescription drug benefit restrictions.
Section 514C.6 - Uniformity of treatment — employee welfare benefit plans.
Section 514C.8 - Coordination of health care benefits with state medical assistance.
Section 514C.9 - Medical support — insurance requirements.
Section 514C.10 - Coverage for adopted child.
Section 514C.12 - Postdelivery benefits and care.
Section 514C.14 - Continuity of care — pregnancy.
Section 514C.15 - Treatment options.
Section 514C.16 - Emergency room services.
Section 514C.17 - Continuity of care — terminal illness.
Section 514C.18 - Diabetes coverage.
Section 514C.19 - Prescription contraceptive coverage.
Section 514C.20 - Mandated coverage for dental care — anesthesia and certain hospital charges.
Section 514C.21 - Coverage for immunizations — mercury.
Section 514C.22 - Biologically based mental illness coverage.
Section 514C.23 - Human papilloma virus vaccinations — coverage.
Section 514C.24 - Cancer treatment — coverage.
Section 514C.25 - Coverage for prosthetic devices.
Section 514C.26 - Approved cancer clinical trials coverage.
Section 514C.27 - Mental illness and substance abuse treatment coverage for veterans.
Section 514C.28 - Autism spectrum disorders coverage.
Section 514C.29 - Services provided by a doctor of chiropractic.
Section 514C.31 - Applied behavior analysis for treatment of autism spectrum disorder — coverage.
Section 514C.33 - Services provided by provisionally licensed psychologists.
Section 514C.34 - Health care services delivered by telehealth — coverage.
Section 514C.35 - Behavioral health services provided in a school — coverage.