33-2-2208. Trade practices. (1) A private air ambulance service subject to this part may not use health status as a reason to:

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(a)refuse to issue or renew a membership agreement;

(b)assess a differing rate or charge for the membership agreement; or

(c)exclude a specific individual for a membership agreement issued for a household or other group of individuals.

(2)A private air ambulance service subject to this part may not sell, solicit, negotiate, or advertise a membership program in a geographic area for which the private air ambulance does not routinely provide service.

(3)Except as provided in subsection (4)(b), if membership coverage of a transport is conditioned on a finding of medical necessity, a qualified medical professional shall render the determination.

(4)A membership agreement requirement of medical necessity is satisfied if:

(a)the treating physician requesting the transport certifies that the transport is medically necessary; or

(b)the member’s insurer determines that the transport is medically necessary.