N.M. Admin. Code § 13.10.6.12

Current through Register Vol. 35, No. 24, December 23, 2024

Section 13.10.6.12 - GEOGRAPHIC AREA STATEMENT

A. The prepaid dental plan shall submit a statement which describes the geographic area or areas to be served.

(1) A geographic area should be reasonably contiguous and one within which services offered and provided will be reasonably accessible to members and prospective members.

(2) The organization shall attach a map or maps to the statement on which are indicated the boundaries of the proposed geographic area or areas and the locations of all facilities in which dental care will be provided by contractors to the organization.

(3) All advertising matter and sales material provided to prospective enrollees must include a description on the geographic area or areas in terms readily understandable by the general public.

B. The director of the health services division shall not disapprove any plan on the basis its proposed geographic area includes all or part of any geographic area served or proposed to be served by any other plan.

N.M. Admin. Code § 13.10.6.12

11/20/79; Recompiled 11/30/01