Prior to issuance of its initial certificate of authority, the health care plan shall appoint the superintendent and his successors as its true and lawful attorney upon whom may be served all lawful process in any action or legal proceedings against it by a resident of New Mexico or where the cause of action arises in this state. In the appointment the health care plan shall agree that any such process so served shall be of the same effect and validity as if served on the health care plan direct. The appointment shall continue in force irrevocably so long as any liability of the health care plan under a subscriber's contract in this state remains outstanding. Process shall be served upon the superintendent in the same manner and subject to the same conditions as provided in Section 99 [59A-5-32 NMSA 1978] of the Insurance Code as for service of process against insurers.
History: Laws 1984, ch. 127, ยง 879.11.
Structure New Mexico Statutes
Article 47 - Nonprofit Health Care Plans
Section 59A-47-1 - Short title.
Section 59A-47-2 - Purpose; exemptions.
Section 59A-47-3 - Definitions.
Section 59A-47-5 - Qualifications for health care plan authority.
Section 59A-47-6 - Preliminary permit for solicitations.
Section 59A-47-7 - Escrow of preliminary premiums.
Section 59A-47-8 - Certificate of authority required; application and conditions; exceptions.
Section 59A-47-9 - Issuance and denial of initial certificate of authority.
Section 59A-47-10 - Trust deposit.
Section 59A-47-11 - Expiration, continuance of certificate of authority.
Section 59A-47-12 - Suspension, revocation or refusal to continue certificate of authority.
Section 59A-47-13 - Service of process; superintendent as attorney.
Section 59A-47-14 - Annual statement.
Section 59A-47-17 - Examination.
Section 59A-47-18 - Investments.
Section 59A-47-19 - Limitation upon acquisition and administration expenses.
Section 59A-47-20 - Conflicts of interest as to certain transactions.
Section 59A-47-21 - Joint coverage, reinsurance.
Section 59A-47-22 - Transfer of subscribership.
Section 59A-47-23 - Subscriber contracts; coverage period.
Section 59A-47-24 - Subscriber contracts; requirements and provisions.
Section 59A-47-25 - Subscriber contracts; filing, approval.
Section 59A-47-26 - Premium rates; filing and approval.
Section 59A-47-27 - Coverage for newly born children, maternity transport, home health care.
Section 59A-47-27.1 - Coverage of circumcision for newborn males.
Section 59A-47-28 - Coverage for service of chiropractor.
Section 59A-47-28.1 - Coverage for service of certified nurse-midwives and registered lay midwives.
Section 59A-47-28.2 - Doctor of oriental medicine discrimination prohibited.
Section 59A-47-28.3 - Provider discrimination prohibited.
Section 59A-47-28.4 - Coverage for collaborative practice; dental therapists; dental hygienists.
Section 59A-47-29 - Settlement of disputes; appeal.
Section 59A-47-31 - Rehabilitation, liquidation or dissolution.
Section 59A-47-32 - Unauthorized contract or adjustment transactions; penalty.
Section 59A-47-33 - Other provisions applicable.
Section 59A-47-34 - Continuation of coverage and conversion rights; health care plans.
Section 59A-47-35 - Alcohol dependency coverage.
Section 59A-47-37 - Coverage of children. (Effective July 1, 2020.)
Section 59A-47-37.1 - Hearing aid coverage for children required.
Section 59A-47-38 - Coverage for medical diets for genetic inborn errors of metabolism.
Section 59A-47-39 - Employer utilization and loss experience availability.
Section 59A-47-40 - Maximum age of dependent.
Section 59A-47-41 - Coverage of alpha-fetoprotein IV screening test.
Section 59A-47-41.1 - Prior authorization for gynecological or obstetrical ultrasounds prohibited.
Section 59A-47-42 - Coverage of part-time employees.
Section 59A-47-43 - Coverage of colorectal cancer screening.
Section 59A-47-44 - General anesthesia and hospitalization for dental surgery.
Section 59A-47-45 - Coverage for autism spectrum disorder diagnosis and treatment.
Section 59A-47-45.2 - Coverage of prescription eye drop refills.
Section 59A-47-45.3 - Coverage for telemedicine services.
Section 59A-47-45.4 - Prescription drugs; prohibited formulary changes; notice requirements.
Section 59A-47-45.5 - Coverage for contraception.
Section 59A-47-45.6 - Coverage exclusion. (Contingent repeal. See note.)
Section 59A-47-45.7 - Heart artery calcium scan coverage.
Section 59A-47-47 - Prescription drug prior authorization protocols.
Section 59A-47-47.2 - Pharmacist prescriptive authority services; reimbursement parity.
Section 59A-47-48 - Pharmacy benefit; prescription synchronization.
Section 59A-47-49 - Provider credentialing; requirements; deadline.
Section 59A-47-50 - Physical rehabilitation services; limits on cost sharing.