IC 27-13-10.1-3: Cooperation with review organization; requirements of enrollee

Sec. 3. (a) An enrollee who files an appeal under this chapter shall:

(1) not be subject to retaliation for exercising the enrollee's right to an appeal under this chapter;

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

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

(4) cooperate with the independent review organization by:

(A) providing any requested medical information; or

(B) authorizing the release of necessary medical information.

(b) A health maintenance organization shall cooperate with an independent review organization selected under section 2 of this chapter by promptly providing any information requested by the independent review organization.