Sec. 1467.0505. ESTABLISHMENT AND ADMINISTRATION OF MEDIATION PROGRAM. (a) The commissioner shall establish and administer a mediation program to resolve disputes over out-of-network provider charges in accordance with this subchapter.
(b) The commissioner:
(1) shall adopt rules, forms, and procedures necessary for the implementation and administration of the mediation program, including the establishment of a portal on the department's Internet website through which a request for mediation under Section 1467.051 may be submitted; and
(2) shall maintain a list of qualified mediators for the program.
Added by Acts 2019, 86th Leg., R.S., Ch. 1342 (S.B. 1264), Sec. 2.05, eff. September 1, 2019.
Structure Texas Statutes
Title 8 - Health Insurance and Other Health Coverages
Subtitle F - Physicians and Health Care Providers
Chapter 1467 - Out-of-Network Claim Dispute Resolution
Subchapter B. Mandatory Mediation for Out-of-Network Facilities
Section 1467.050. Applicability of Subchapter
Section 1467.0505. Establishment and Administration of Mediation Program
Section 1467.051. Availability of Mandatory Mediation
Section 1467.052. Mediator Qualifications
Section 1467.053. Appointment of Mediator; Fees
Section 1467.054. Request and Preliminary Procedures for Mandatory Mediation
Section 1467.055. Conduct of Mediation; Confidentiality
Section 1467.056. Matters Considered in Mediation; Agreed Resolution