Following the resolution of arbitration, the Commissioner may refer the decision of the arbitrator to the appropriate state agency or the governing entity with governing authority over such provider or facility if the Commissioner concludes that a provider or facility has either displayed a pattern of acting in violation of this chapter or has failed to comply with a lawful order of the Commissioner or the arbitrator. Such referral shall include a description of such violations and the Commissioner’s recommendation for enforcement action. Such state agency or governing entity shall initiate an investigation regarding such referral within 30 days of receiving such referral and shall conclude the investigation within 90 days of receiving such referral.
History. Code 1981, § 33-20E-17 , enacted by Ga. L. 2020, p. 210, § 1/HB 888.
Structure Georgia Code
Chapter 20E - Surprise Billing Consumer Protection Act
§ 33-20E-2. Application to Insurers; Definitions
§ 33-20E-4. Payment for Emergency Medical Services
§ 33-20E-5. Payment for Nonemergency Medical Services
§ 33-20E-6. Denying or Restricting Benefits Based on Balance Billing; Notice to Insured
§ 33-20E-7. Surprise Bill Exclusion; Requirements
§ 33-20E-8. Payer Health Claims Data Base; Annual Updating of Website
§ 33-20E-9. Arbitration of Payment Issues
§ 33-20E-10. Dismissal or Arbitration Requests
§ 33-20E-11. Submission to Commissioner by Insurer of Data Pending Arbitration
§ 33-20E-12. Regulation; Contracting With Resolution Organizations
§ 33-20E-13. Selection of Arbitrator
§ 33-20E-14. Submission of Final Offers; Supporting Documentation
§ 33-20E-15. Proposed Payment Amounts
§ 33-20E-16. Payment of Expenses and Fees
§ 33-20E-17. Referral of Parties for Violations
§ 33-20E-18. Limitation on Litigation When Arbitration Sought
§ 33-20E-19. Quarterly Reporting by Resolution Organizations
§ 33-20E-20. Annual Reporting by Commissioner
§ 33-20E-21. Exclusion From Other Statutory Provisions
§ 33-20E-22. Reporting to Credit Reporting Agencies
§ 33-20E-23. Financial Responsibilities for Ground Ambulance Transportation