No healthcare plan shall deny or restrict covered benefits from a participating provider to a covered person solely because the covered person obtained treatment from a non-participating provider leading to a balance bill. Notice of such protection shall be provided in writing to the covered person by the insurer.
Ga. Comp. R. & Regs. R. 120-2-106-.07
O.C.G.A. §§ 33-2-9, 33-20E.