Section 33-20B-4. Termination as a participating provider

   To deny, reject, or terminate an essential rural health care provider from serving as a participating provider in a health benefit plan, the health care insurer shall:

   (1) Inform the essential rural health care provider in writing of the basis for such rejection or termination, including a reference to any specific qualification or standard established by the plan in accordance with all applicable laws and regulations which the provider failed to meet; and

   (2) Where possible, afford the essential rural health care provider a reasonable opportunity to cure the deficiency which is the basis for such rejection or termination.

Code 1981, § 33-20B-4, enacted by Ga. L. 1998, p. 900, § 2.