38.2-6108 - Plan dentist contracts; preferred providers; assignment of benefits.

§ 38.2-6108. Plan dentist contracts; preferred providers; assignment ofbenefits.

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

1. A hold harmless clause that satisfies the requirements of subdivision C 9of § 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 applicableto 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 whichpreferred provider policies or contracts are issued shall comply with therequirements of § 38.2-3407 in contracting with dentists for services inconnection 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.

(2004, c. 668.)