Iowa Code § 514C.15
Treatment options
Iowa · Iowa Code Chapter 514C — Special Health and Accident Insurance Coverages · Status: effective
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- Iowa Code § 514C.15, Treatment options, Iowa, version 1 as recorded 2026-10-03, yourstate.us, https://yourstate.us/provision/2264150
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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.