20-3459. Civil immunity; enforcement; civil penalty
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A. A health insurer that complies in good faith with the requirements of this chapter is immune from civil liability for the purposes of reviewing and approving a credentialing application.
B. A health insurer that does not credential a provider is not subject to civil liability for any act or omission of the provider in rendering services to a health insurer's member.
C. The director shall enforce this chapter. A health insurer that fails to comply with this chapter or with any rules adopted pursuant to this chapter is subject to the civil penalties prescribed in section 20-456.
D. On receipt of multiple complaints of violations of this chapter by a health insurer from applicants or participating providers, the director shall conduct an examination of the health insurer pursuant to section 20-156, 20-831 or 20-1058, as applicable to the specific insurer.