Section 8. A subscription agreement in a form approved by the department of public health shall be issued to each subscribing member of a medical service corporation. In addition to any other requirements such a form must meet the minimum readability standards required by section two B of chapter one hundred and seventy-five. Such agreement shall include a full and accurate statement of the benefits of membership, the medical services excluded if any, and the terms of duration, cancellation and termination. The by-laws, rules and regulations of a medical service corporation may by reference be incorporated in the subscription agreement; provided, that a full and complete copy of said by-laws, rules and regulations shall be available to any subscriber.
Structure Massachusetts General Laws
Part I - Administration of the Government
Chapter 176c - Non-Profit Medical Service Plans
Section 3 - Incorporators; Approval of Certificate of Organization; Board of Directors
Section 4 - Contracts to Provide Medical Service
Section 6 - Associated Physician; Grounds for Termination of Agreement
Section 7 - Subscribers; Choice of Physician
Section 8 - Form and Content of Subscription Agreement
Section 9 - Annual Statement; Verification; Content; Violations
Section 11 - Depositary for Funds
Section 12 - Submission of Disputes; Review of Determination
Section 13 - Grounds for Enjoining Transaction of Business; Receivers; Distribution of Funds
Section 14 - Tax Exemption; Liability
Section 15 - Excise Tax; Violation
Section 16 - Salaries, Compensation or Emoluments
Section 16a - Pay-Roll Deductions for Governmental Employees
Section 17 - Right of Organization to Provide Medical Services