Iowa Admin. Code r. 191-41.16

Current through Register Vol. 47, No.14, January 8, 2025
Rule 191-41.16 - Provider contracts

An LSO's arrangements for health care services shall be by written contract. Initial provider contracts shall be subject to prior approval. Thereafter, any provider contract deviating from previously submitted or approved contracts shall be submitted to the division for approval. In all instances, all provider contracts shall include the following provision:

(Provider), or its assignee or subcontractor, hereby agrees that in no event, including, but not limited to, nonpayment by the LSO, LSO insolvency or breach of this agreement, shall (Provider), or its assignee or subcontractor, bill, charge, collect a deposit from, seek compensation, remuneration or reimbursement from, or have any recourse against subscriber/enrollee or persons other than the LSO acting on the providers' behalf for services provided pursuant to this agreement. This provision shall not prohibit collection of supplemental charges or copayments on LSO's behalf made in accordance with terms of (applicable agreement) between LSO and subscriber/enrollee.

(Provider), or its assignee or subcontractor, further agrees that (1) this provision shall survive the termination of this agreement regardless of the cause giving rise to termination and shall be construed to be for the benefit of the LSO subscriber/enrollee and that (2) this provision supersedes any oral or written contrary agreement now existing or hereafter entered into between (Provider) and subscriber/enrollee or persons acting on their behalf

Iowa Admin. Code r. 191-41.16