Sec. 844.052. CERTIFICATE APPLICATION; ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS. (a) An approved nonprofit health corporation may apply to the department for a certificate of authority under this chapter.
(b) The commissioner may issue a certificate of authority only to an applicant that:
(1) meets the same requirements for the issuance of a certificate of authority that a health maintenance organization is required to meet under Chapter 843; and
(2) establishes accreditation by:
(A) the National Committee on Quality Assurance;
(B) the Joint Commission on Accreditation of Healthcare Organization's accreditation for health care networks; or
(C) an accrediting organization recognized by rule of the commissioner.
Added by Acts 2001, 77th Leg., ch. 1419, Sec. 1, eff. June 1, 2003.
Structure Texas Statutes
Title 6 - Organization of Insurers and Related Entities
Subtitle C - Life, Health, and Accident Insurers and Related Entities
Chapter 844 - Certification of Certain Nonprofit Health Corporations
Subchapter B. Authority to Engage in Business
Section 844.051. Certificate of Authority Required
Section 844.052. Certificate Application; Eligibility Requirements