Nonparticipating provider

Nonparticipating provider means any physician or other health care provider who does not have a contractual relationship directly or indirectly with a group health plan or group health insurance coverage offered by a health insurance issuer, with respect to the furnishing of an item or service under the plan or coverage, respectively.

Source

29 CFR § 2590.716-3

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Scoping language

The definitions in this part apply to 2590.716 through 2590.722, unless otherwise specified. In addition, for purposes of 2590.716 through 2590.722, the following definitions apply:

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