Sec. 842.261. INFORMATION AVAILABLE THROUGH INTERNET SITE. (a) A group hospital service corporation that maintains an Internet site shall list on the Internet site the physicians and health care providers, including, if appropriate, mental health providers and substance abuse treatment providers, that may be used by members in accordance with the terms of the policy or certificate applicable to the member. The listing must identify those physicians and health care providers who continue to be available to provide services to new patients or clients.
(b) The group hospital service corporation shall update at least quarterly an Internet site subject to this section.
(c) The commissioner may adopt rules as necessary to implement this section. The rules may govern the form and content of the information required to be provided under Subsection (a).
Acts 2003, 78th Leg., ch. 1177, Sec. 2, eff. Sept. 1, 2003.
Structure Texas Statutes
Title 6 - Organization of Insurers and Related Entities
Subtitle C - Life, Health, and Accident Insurers and Related Entities
Chapter 842 - Group Hospital Service Corporations
Subchapter F. Plan of Operation; Provision of Benefits to Members
Section 842.251. Plan of Operation
Section 842.252. Membership Certificate; Contract
Section 842.253. Policy, Certificate, and Application Forms
Section 842.254. Deposit Requirements
Section 842.255. Advance Payments to Hospital Prohibited
Section 842.256. Contracts With Health Care Providers
Section 842.257. May Limit Benefits
Section 842.258. Limitations on Contracts for Medical Services
Section 842.259. Use of Indemnity Plan Authorized
Section 842.260. Payment of Claim; Proof of Claim
Section 842.261. Information Available Through Internet Site