Sec. 1467.082. ESTABLISHMENT AND ADMINISTRATION OF ARBITRATION PROGRAM. (a) The commissioner shall establish and administer an arbitration 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 arbitration program, including the establishment of a portal on the department's Internet website through which a request for arbitration under Section 1467.084 may be submitted; and
(2) shall maintain a list of qualified arbitrators for the program.
Added by Acts 2019, 86th Leg., R.S., Ch. 1342 (S.B. 1264), Sec. 2.15, 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. -1. Mandatory Binding Arbitration for Other Providers
Section 1467.081. Applicability of Subchapter
Section 1467.082. Establishment and Administration of Arbitration Program
Section 1467.083. Issue to Be Addressed; Basis for Determination
Section 1467.084. Availability of Mandatory Arbitration
Section 1467.085. Effect of Arbitration and Applicability of Other Law