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2023 CODE OF GEORGIA
Title 33 - INSURANCE (§§ 33-1-1 — 33-66-8)
Chapter 20A - MANAGED HEALTH CARE PLANS (§§ 33-20A-1 — 33-20A-70)
Article 1 - PATIENT PROTECTION (§§ 33-20A-1 — 33-20A-10)
Section 33-20A-7 - Penalizing provider for discussing necessary or appropriate care with patient prohibited; penalty for providing records and assistance prohibited; penalty for violations
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GA Code § 33-20A-7 (2023)
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- (a) No health care provider may be penalized for considering, studying, or discussing medically necessary or appropriate care with or on behalf of his or her patient.
- (b) No health care provider may be penalized by a managed care plan for providing testimony, evidence, records, or any other assistance to an enrollee who is disputing a denial, in whole or in part, of a health care treatment or service or claim therefor.
- (c) A finding of a violation of this Code section or Code Section 33-20A-6 by a managed care plan shall constitute an unfair trade practice punishable under Article 1 of Chapter 6 of this title.
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