§ 27-8-29-14 — Rights of individuals who file grievances

Indiana § 27-8-29-14

• Jurisdiction: Indiana
• Title 27: INSURANCE
• Art. 8: LIFE, ACCIDENT, AND HEALTH
• Ch. 29: External Review of Grievances

Text

(a) A covered individual who files an
external grievance under this chapter:
(1) shall not be subject to retaliation for exercising the covered
individual's right to an external grievance under this chapter;
(2) shall be permitted to utilize the assistance of other individuals,
including health care providers, attorneys, friends, and family
members throughout the review process;
(3) shall be permitted to submit additional information relating to
the proposed service throughout the review process; and
(4) shall cooperate with the independent review organization by:
(A) providing any requested medical information; or
(B) authorizing the release of necessary medical information.
(b) An insurer shall cooperate with an independent review
organization selected under section 13(b) of this chapter by promptly
providing any information requested by the independent review
organization.

Legislative History

As added by P.L.66-2001, SEC.3 and P.L.203-2001, SEC.14. Amended by P.L.1-2002, SEC.119.