Sec. 1301.1591. PREFERRED PROVIDER INFORMATION ON INTERNET. (a) An insurer subject to this chapter that maintains an Internet site shall list on the Internet site the preferred providers, including, if appropriate, mental health providers and substance abuse treatment providers, that insureds may use in accordance with the terms of the insured's preferred provider benefit plan. The listing must identify those preferred providers who continue to be available to provide services to new patients or clients.
(b) The insurer shall update at least quarterly an Internet site subject to this section.
(c) The commissioner may adopt rules as necessary to implement this section. The rules may govern the form and content of the information required to be provided under Subsection (a).
(d) Notwithstanding any other provision of this chapter, this section applies to an entity subject to Chapter 941 or 942 and to a multiple employer welfare arrangement that holds a certificate of authority under Chapter 846.
Added by Acts 2005, 79th Leg., Ch. 728 (H.B. 2018), Sec. 11.036(a), eff. September 1, 2005.
Structure Texas Statutes
Title 8 - Health Insurance and Other Health Coverages
Chapter 1301 - Preferred Provider Benefit Plans
Subchapter D. Relations Between Insureds and Preferred Providers
Section 1301.151. Insured's Right to Treatment
Section 1301.152. Continuing Care in General
Section 1301.153. Continuity of Care
Section 1301.154. Obligation for Continuity of Care of Insurer
Section 1301.155. Emergency Care
Section 1301.156. Payment of Claims to Insured
Section 1301.157. Plain Language Requirements
Section 1301.158. Information Concerning Preferred Provider Benefit Plans
Section 1301.1581. Information Concerning Exclusive Provider Benefit Plans
Section 1301.159. Annual List of Preferred Providers
Section 1301.1591. Preferred Provider Information on Internet
Section 1301.160. Notification of Termination of Participation of Preferred Provider
Section 1301.161. Retaliation Against Insured Prohibited
Section 1301.162. Identification Card
Section 1301.163. Applicability of Subchapter to Entities Contracting With Insurer
Section 1301.164. Out-of-Network Facility-Based Providers
Section 1301.165. Out-of-Network Diagnostic Imaging Provider or Laboratory Service Provider