(b) On or before July 1, 2001, every disability insurer that provides coverage for hospital, medical, or surgical benefits, and which provides a list of network providers to prospective insureds and insureds, shall do both of the following:

1. (1) Include the following statement, in at least 12-point boldface type, at the beginning of each provider directory:
   

   “Some hospitals and other providers do not provide one or more of the following services that may be covered under your policy and that you or your family member might need: family planning; contraceptive services, including emergency contraception; sterilization, including tubal ligation at the time of labor and delivery; infertility treatments; or abortion. You should obtain more information before you become a policyholder or select a network provider. Call your prospective doctor or clinic, or call the insurer at (insert the insurer’s membership services number or other appropriate number that individuals can call for assistance) to ensure that you can obtain the health care services that you need.”
   

2. (2) Place the statement described in paragraph (1) in a prominent location on any provider directory posted on the insurer’s website, if any, and include this statement in a conspicuous place in the insurer’s evidence of coverage and disclosure forms.