Sec. 1467.085. EFFECT OF ARBITRATION AND APPLICABILITY OF OTHER LAW. (a) Notwithstanding Section 1467.004, an out-of-network provider or health benefit plan issuer or administrator may not file suit for an out-of-network claim subject to this chapter until the conclusion of the arbitration on the issue of the amount to be paid in the out-of-network claim dispute.
(b) An arbitration conducted under this subchapter is not subject to Title 7, Civil Practice and Remedies Code.
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