(a) A direct medical care membership agreement is not insurance and is not subject to regulation by the Office of the Insurance Commission.
(b) A direct medical care provider or its agent is not required to obtain a certification of authority or license under chapter thirty-three to market, sell or offer to sell a direct care agreement.
(c) A direct medical care membership agreement is not a discount medical plan.
(d) A direct medical care membership agreement shall:
(1) Be in writing;