§33-25E-4. Required disclosure.

Every health benefits policy that is issued, delivered, issued for redelivery or renewed in this state on or after January 1, 2001, that provides for eye care benefits, including a diabetic retinal examination, shall disclose in writing, in clear and accurate language, to enrollees, subscribers, providers and insureds that any covered person diagnosed with diabetes has the right to direct access to an eye care provider of their choice from the insurer's panel of providers for an annual diabetic retinal examination.