(A) Except as provided in subsection (B), this article applies to all health carriers that provide or perform utilization review, including those plans subject to regulation under Chapter 33. (B) This article does not apply to the administrative services performed on behalf of a self-funded plan subject to the Employee Retirement Income Security Act (ERISA) of 1974. (C) For purposes of this article, notice to the subscriber or insured entitled to covered benefits under a health benefit plan shall constitute notice to the covered person. This subsection does not affect the health plan's obligations under a court order requiring a parent to provide health coverage pursuant to Section 63-17-2100, et seq.
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