Sec. 4151.1042. RESPONSIBILITIES OF INSURER; SEMIANNUAL AUDIT. (a) If an insurer uses the services of an administrator, the insurer is responsible for determining the benefits, premium rates, reimbursement procedures, and claims payment procedures applicable to the coverage and for securing reinsurance, if any. The insurer shall provide a copy of the written requirements relating to those matters to the administrator. The responsibilities of the administrator as to any of those matters must be set forth in the written agreement between the administrator and the insurer.
(b) An insurer shall ensure competent administration of its programs.
(c) If an administrator administers benefits for more than 100 certificate holders, injured employees, plan participants, or policyholders on behalf of an insurer, the insurer shall, at least semiannually, conduct a review of the operations of the administrator. At least biennially, the insurer shall conduct an on-site audit of the operations of the administrator.
Added by Acts 2007, 80th Leg., R.S., Ch. 1176 (H.B. 472), Sec. 1.12, eff. September 1, 2007.
Structure Texas Statutes
Title 13 - Regulation of Professionals
Subtitle D - Other Professionals
Chapter 4151 - Third-Party Administrators
Subchapter C. Powers and Duties of Administrators and Insurers
Section 4151.101. Written Agreement With Insurer or Plan Sponsor Required
Section 4151.102. Contents of Written Agreement
Section 4151.103. Retention of Written Agreement; Inspection by Commissioner
Section 4151.104. Notice of Use of Administrator's Services
Section 4151.1041. Referral by Insurer
Section 4151.1042. Responsibilities of Insurer; Semiannual Audit
Section 4151.105. Payments to Administrator
Section 4151.106. Certain Funds Collected or Received by Administrator
Section 4151.107. Delivery or Deposit of Certain Funds Received by Administrator
Section 4151.108. Withdrawals From Fiduciary Account
Section 4151.109. Payment of Claims From Fiduciary Account Prohibited
Section 4151.110. Underwriting Standards
Section 4151.111. Adjudication of Claims
Section 4151.112. Maintenance of Books and Records
Section 4151.113. Access to Books and Records
Section 4151.114. Disposition of Books and Records on Termination of Written Agreement