CODE OF VIRGINIA

PLAN DENTIST CONTRACTS; PREFERRED PROVIDERS; ASSIGNMENT OF BENEFITS (§
38.2-6108)

A. Each contract with a plan dentist shall contain the following provisions:

   1.  A hold harmless clause that satisfies the requirements of subdivision C 9
   of § 38.2-5805.

   2.  A provision specifying when the contract becomes effective.

   3.  A provision specifying the date the contract terminates.

   4.  A provision specifying the renewal terms.

   5.  Provisions incorporating the rights, remedies and obligations applicable
   to providers and dental plan organizations set forth in §§ 38.2-3407.1,
   38.2-3407.10, 38.2-3407.15, and 38.2-5805.

B. A dental plan organization that offers or administers a plan under which
preferred provider policies or contracts are issued shall comply with the
requirements of § 38.2-3407 in contracting with dentists for services in
connection with the preferred provider policies or contracts.

C. All dental plan organizations shall comply with the provisions of §
38.2-3407.13 relating to assignments of benefits by subscribers and enrollees.

HISTORY: 2004, c. 668.