1. (1) A group policy subject to Section 31A-22-630 may not deny a person's eligibility or continued eligibility to enroll or renew coverage under the terms of the group policy plan solely for the purpose of avoiding the requirements of this section or Section 31A-22-630.

2. (2) A group policy subject to Section 31A-22-630 may not do any of the following to induce a provider to provide care to an insured in a manner inconsistent with this section or Section 31A-22-630:

   1. (a) penalize or otherwise reduce or limit the reimbursement of an attending provider; or
   2. (b) provide incentives to an attending provider whether or not the incentives are monetary.

Enacted by Chapter 114, 2000 General Session