Treatment options.

A carrier, as defined in section 513B.2 , or a plan established pursuant to chapter 509A for public employees, shall not prohibit a participating provider from, or penalize a participating provider for, doing either of the following: 1. Discussing treatment options with a covered individual, notwithstanding the carrier’s or plan’s position on such treatment option. 2. Advocating on behalf of a covered individual within a review or grievance process established by the carrier or chapter 509A plan, or established by a person contracting with the carrier or chapter 509A plan. 99 Acts, ch 41, §2 ; 2017 Acts, ch 148, §68 ; 2018 Acts, ch 1041, §103