Indiana Code 27-8-29-14. Rights of individuals who file grievances

Sec. 14. (a) A covered individual who files an external grievance under this chapter:

(1) shall not be subject to retaliation for exercising the covered individual’s right to an external grievance under this chapter;

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Terms Used In Indiana Code 27-8-29-14

covered individual: has the meaning set forth in IC 27-8-28-3. See Indiana Code 27-8-29-4
external grievance: means the independent review under this chapter of a:
Indiana Code 27-8-29-6
grievance: has the meaning set forth in IC 27-8-28-6. See Indiana Code 27-8-29-7
insurer: has the meaning set forth in IC 27-8-28-9. See Indiana Code 27-8-29-11

(2) shall be permitted to utilize the assistance of other individuals, including health care providers, attorneys, friends, and family members throughout the review process;

(3) shall be permitted to submit additional information relating to the proposed service throughout the review process; and

(4) shall cooperate with the independent review organization by:

(A) providing any requested medical information; or

(B) authorizing the release of necessary medical information.

(b) An insurer shall cooperate with an independent review organization selected under section 13(b) of this chapter by promptly providing any information requested by the independent review organization.

As added by P.L.66-2001, SEC.3 and P.L.203-2001, SEC.14. Amended by P.L.1-2002, SEC.119.

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