Tex. Ins. Code § 843.151

Current with legislation from the 2023 Regular and Special Sessions signed by the Governor as of November 21, 2023.

Section 843.151 - Rules

The commissioner may adopt reasonable rules as necessary and proper to:

(1) implement this chapter and Section 1367.053, Subchapter A, Chapter 1452, Subchapter B, Chapter 1507, Chapters 222, 251, and 258, as applicable to a health maintenance organization, and Chapters 1271 and 1272, including rules to:

(A) prescribe authorized investments for a health maintenance organization for all investments not otherwise addressed in this chapter;

(B) ensure that enrollees have adequate access to health care services; and

(C) establish minimum physician-to-patient ratios, mileage requirements for primary and specialty care, maximum travel time, and maximum waiting time for obtaining an appointment; and

(2) meet the requirements of federal law and regulations.

Tex. Ins. Code § 843.151

Amended By Acts 2007, 80th Leg., R.S., Ch. 730, Sec. 2E.039, eff. 4/1/2009.

Added by Acts 2001, 77th Leg., ch. 1419, Sec. 1, eff. 6/1/2003.