Wisconsin § 628.35 - Prohibition of exclusive contracts.
Full text of Wisconsin Wisconsin Statutes § 628.35 — Prohibition of exclusive contracts., with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 628.35. Prohibition of exclusive contracts.
No insurer may make, enforce or participate in any contract or other arrangement for exclusive services of a health care provider that prevents or materially inhibits any other insurer authorized to do business in this state from entering into a contract or other arrangement with any health care provider of services that the other insurer has contracted to supply or for which it has promised indemnity under its insurance contracts, unless: 628.35(1) (1) The health care provider is an individual who is an employee of the insurer; 628.35(2) (2) The health care provider is a corporation owned by the insurer; 628.35(3) (3) The health care provider uses the insurer’s name under a franchise arrangement; or 628.35(4) (4) The case is within a class for which the commissioner by rule establishes an exception after a finding that the contract or other arrangement does not seriously impede the effective operation of a legitimate insurance business by other insurers. 628.35 History History: 1975 c. 223 , 371 , 422 .
Source: official Wisconsin text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Wisconsin § 628.35
What does Wisconsin Statutes § 628.35 cover?
Section 628.35 ("Prohibition of exclusive contracts.") is part of the Wisconsin Statutes, the codified statutory law of Wisconsin. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
How do I cite Wisconsin § 628.35?
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Is this the official text of Wisconsin law?
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How does Wisconsin § 628.35 apply to my situation?
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