However, the existence of an impairment shall not prevent the issuance or renewal of a certificate, agreement or contract when the enrollee exercises an option granted under the plan to obtain a new, renewed or converted coverage.
After the hearing, or upon failure of the health maintenance organization to appear at the hearing, the commissioner shall take whatever action he deems necessary based on written findings and shall mail his decision to the health maintenance organization or applicant with a copy to the State Health Officer. The action of the commissioner and the recommendation and findings of the State Health Officer shall be subject to review under the Administrative Rules of Practice and Procedure Act.
Structure Mississippi Code
Chapter 41 - Hospital and Medical Service Associations and Contracts
§ 83-41-345. Adoption of rules and regulations
§ 83-41-353. Documents deemed public documents
§ 83-41-357. Contracting authority of State Health Officer
§ 83-41-359. Acquisitions, mergers and consolidations of health maintenance organizations