(1) A carrier offering an individual or group health benefit plan in this state shall not discriminate with respect to participation under the plan or coverage against any provider who is acting within the scope of his or her license or certification under applicable state law.
(2) This section does not:
Require a carrier to contract with any provider willing to abide by the terms andconditions for participation established by the plan or carrier; or
Prevent a carrier from establishing varying reimbursement rates based on quality orperformance measures.
Source: L. 2013: Entire section added, (HB 13-1266), ch. 217, p. 952, § 15, effective May 13.