(a) A health benefit plan or governmental agency may provide coverage for the cost of any individualized investigational treatment pursuant to this article; provided, however, that nothing in this article shall be construed to require a health benefit plan or governmental agency to provide coverage for the cost of any individualized investigational treatment or related cost of services associated with the use, care, or treatment of an eligible patient associated with such individualized investigational treatment pursuant to this article.

(b) A hospital or other healthcare facility is not required to provide new or additional services associated with any individualized investigational treatment unless approved by such hospital or facility.