It is the purpose and intent of this chapter and the policy of this state to promote and finance quality health care services of demonstrated need, efficiently provided and properly utilized at a reasonable cost, in order to maintain the standing and promote the progress of comprehensive health care services in this state. This chapter shall be construed liberally to promote its humanitarian purposes.
History. Code 1933, § 56-1700a, enacted by Ga. L. 1976, p. 1461, § 1; Ga. L. 1991, p. 724, § 1.
Structure Georgia Code
Chapter 20 - Health Care Plans
§ 33-20-2. Purpose and Construction of Chapter
§ 33-20-4. Authorization of Formation of Health Care Corporations Generally
§ 33-20-7. Bond of Treasurer; Deposit of Funds Collected From Subscribers
§ 33-20-8. Requirements for Certificate of Authority; Application
§ 33-20-9. Certificate of Authority Issuance
§ 33-20-10. Expiration, Renewal, and Amendment of Certificate of Authority
§ 33-20-11. Refusal, Revocation, or Suspension of Certificate of Authority Generally
§ 33-20-12. Mandatory Refusal, Revocation, or Suspension
§ 33-20-14. Acceptance of Applications
§ 33-20-15. Issuance and Contents of Membership Certificates
§ 33-20-16. Right to Become Participating Physician or Approved Health Care Provider
§ 33-20-21. Approval of Commissioner of Rates to Be Paid to Providers of Services
§ 33-20-22. Investment of Funds of Corporations
§ 33-20-24. Filing of Reports With Commissioner
§ 33-20-25. Liability for Expenses of Commissioner’s Supervisory and Other Activities
§ 33-20-26. Powers of Commissioner as to Protection of Subscribers and Public Health and Welfare
§ 33-20-28. Termination of Organizers, Agents, Solicitors Engaging in Unfair or Deceptive Practices
§ 33-20-29. Unlawful Actions by Unauthorized Persons
§ 33-20-30. Resolution of Disputes
§ 33-20-31. Applicability and Construction of Chapter
§ 33-20-32. Application of Other Provisions of Code to Health Care Corporations