(a) No Healthcare Advocate or person employed by the Office of the Healthcare Advocate may:
(1) Have a direct involvement in the licensing, certification or accreditation of a managed care organization;
(2) Have a direct ownership or investment interest in a managed care organization;
(3) Be employed by or participate in the management of a managed care organization; or
(4) Receive or have the right to receive, directly or indirectly, remuneration under a compensation arrangement with a managed care organization.
(b) No Healthcare Advocate or person employed by the Office of the Healthcare Advocate may knowingly accept employment with a managed care organization for a period of one year following termination of that person's services with the Office of the Healthcare Advocate.
(P.A. 99-284, S. 8; P.A. 05-102, S. 14.)
History: P.A. 05-102 renamed the Office of the Managed Care Ombudsman the Office of the Healthcare Advocate and made conforming changes.
Structure Connecticut General Statutes
Chapter 706b - Office of the Healthcare Advocate
Section 38a-1040. - Definitions.
Section 38a-1041. - Office of the Healthcare Advocate established. Duties.
Section 38a-1042. - Appointment.
Section 38a-1043. - Access to information.
Section 38a-1044. - State agency information and assistance.
Section 38a-1045. - Confidentiality of consumer identity.
Section 38a-1046. - Employers required to post advocate services.
Section 38a-1047. - Conflicts of interest.
Section 38a-1048. - Acceptance of gifts and grants. Separate account established.
Section 38a-1049. - Advisory committee established. Annual evaluation.