§ 26.1-17-21 — Limitations on dental and optometric service contracts

Every subscriber under a dental or optometric service plan must receive a copy of the
contract. The contract must clearly state the care, appliances, materials, and supplies to be
provided under the contract and the rate charged the subscriber. Every subscriber must have, at
all times, free choice of the dentist or practitioner who is to treat the subscriber, and this right
must be prominently printed in the contract. Every optometric service contract must provide that
a subscriber has the freedom of choice to have the materials and supplies furnished by any
practitioner or optician, the cost for which is to be covered in accordance with the terms of the
contract.