A carrier, as defined in section 513B.2; an organized delivery system authorized under 1993 Iowa Acts, chapter 158, and licensed by the director of public health; 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, organized delivery system'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, organized delivery system, or chapter 509A plan, or established by a person contracting with the carrier, organized delivery system, or chapter 509A plan.
99 Acts, ch 41, §2
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