Sec. 1467.087. PROCEDURES. (a) The arbitrator shall set a date for submission of all information to be considered by the arbitrator.
(b) A party may not engage in discovery in connection with the arbitration.
(c) On agreement of all parties, any deadline under this subchapter may be extended.
(d) Unless otherwise agreed to by the parties, an arbitrator may not determine whether a health benefit plan covers a particular health care or medical service or supply.
(e) The parties shall evenly split and pay the arbitrator's fees and expenses.
(f) Information submitted by the parties to the arbitrator is confidential and not subject to disclosure under Chapter 552, Government 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