44-1799.94. Direct primary care agreements; fees
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A. A direct primary care agreement may not require more than twelve months of the periodic fee to be paid in advance. On discontinuing the agreement all payments prepaid for months following termination of the agreement shall be returned to the patient.
B. A direct primary care agreement shall prohibit the direct primary care provider from submitting a claim for reimbursement to the patient's health care insurer for primary care services that are provided to the patient and that are covered under the direct primary care agreement.
C. A direct primary care agreement may allow the periodic fee and any additional fees for ongoing care under the agreement to be paid by a health care insurer or other third party.