Sec. 1454.103. ADMINISTRATIVE PENALTIES AUTHORIZED. (a) In addition to any sanctions authorized by this subchapter, the commissioner may impose an administrative penalty in accordance with Chapter 84 on a health benefit plan issuer that violates this chapter.
(b) On a finding that a health benefit plan issuer knowingly violated this chapter, the commissioner may impose in addition to the administrative penalty authorized by Section 84.022 an administrative penalty that does not exceed $25,000.
Added by Acts 2003, 78th Leg., ch. 1274, Sec. 3, eff. April 1, 2005.
Structure Texas Statutes
Title 8 - Health Insurance and Other Health Coverages
Subtitle F - Physicians and Health Care Providers
Chapter 1454 - Equal Health Care for Women
Section 1454.101. Sanctions Authorized
Section 1454.102. Cease and Desist Procedures and Restitution for Attorney's Fees Authorized
Section 1454.103. Administrative Penalties Authorized
Section 1454.104. Amount of Damages
Section 1454.106. Intervention in Proceeding
Section 1454.107. Time for Commissioner's Determination
Section 1454.108. Failure of Commissioner to Make Determination by Order; Action in District Court