Section 14-605 - Notice of participation in Medicare program.
§ 14-605. Notice of participation in Medicare program.
(a) Applicability of section.- This section does not apply to a physician or group of physicians who:
(1) Have exclusive contracts with a health maintenance organization;
(2) Treat only the patients of the health maintenance organization; and
(3) Agree to accept full assignment for covered services rendered.
(b) Requirements of notice.- If a physician is engaged in the private practice of medicine in this State, the physician shall display a notice written in English that is plainly visible to patients in the office of the physician concerning whether the physician:
(1) Is a participating physician under the Medicare program and, therefore, accepts assignment for all Medicare claims;
(2) Accepts Medicare assignment on a case-by-case basis; or
(3) Does not accept Medicare assignment in any case.
[1985, ch. 325; 1990, ch. 6, § 11.]