2021 Tennessee Code
Chapter 27 - Medical Service Plan Law, 1945
§ 56-27-106. Right to Establish or Operate Plan — Unlawful Acts

It is unlawful for any person except a medical service plan corporation, incorporated in accordance with this chapter, and operating in accordance with this chapter, and operating in accordance with authority from the commissioner or an insurance company properly qualified in this state to write accident, health or disability insurance, to establish, maintain, or operate a medical service plan, or to solicit subscribers to or enter into contracts with respect to a medical service plan. This prohibition, however, shall not be construed as preventing a person from furnishing medical services for the prevention of diseases among the person's employees or from furnishing the medical services as are required under the Workers' Compensation Law, compiled in title 50, chapter 6, and related legislation when the employee is not charged for the services.

Structure 2021 Tennessee Code

2021 Tennessee Code

Title 56 - Insurance

Chapter 27 - Medical Service Plan Law, 1945

§ 56-27-101. Short Title

§ 56-27-102. Chapter Definitions

§ 56-27-103. Formation of Nonprofit Medical Service Plan Corporation

§ 56-27-104. Articles of Incorporation and Amendments — Approval by Commissioner

§ 56-27-105. Board of Directors — Number — Qualifications — Nomination — Election — Compensation

§ 56-27-106. Right to Establish or Operate Plan — Unlawful Acts

§ 56-27-107. Scope and Extent of Medical Service

§ 56-27-109. Agreements With Physicians

§ 56-27-110. License Required

§ 56-27-111. Application for License — Form — Accompanying Documents — Filing Fee

§ 56-27-112. Prerequisites for Issuance of License

§ 56-27-113. Investment of Funds

§ 56-27-115. Purchase of Liability Insurance Authorized

§ 56-27-116. Records to Be Maintained

§ 56-27-117. Annual Statement — Form — Filing Fee

§ 56-27-118. Examination — Rehabilitation or Liquidation

§ 56-27-119. Fees and Taxes

§ 56-27-120. Renewals of Licenses — Agents' Certificates of Authority

§ 56-27-121. Orders and Regulations — Rates

§ 56-27-124. Review of Order of Commissioner — Writ of Certiorari

§ 56-27-125. Subscription Contract — Duration — Renewal — Termination — Forfeiture of Membership — Deferment of Inception Coverage

§ 56-27-126. Subscription Contract and Certificate — Requirements — Terms and Conditions

§ 56-27-127. Printed Portions of Subscription Certificate

§ 56-27-128. Subscriptions to Provide Medical Care for Needy — Governmental or Private Contributions Authorized

§ 56-27-129. Settlement of Dispute or Controversy by Commissioner — Review of Decision

§ 56-27-130. Mailing List of Physicians and Surgeons to Subscribers

§ 56-27-131. Construction of Chapter

§ 56-27-132. Laws Relating to Practice of Medicine and Surgery or Other Insurance Not Affected