Sec. 847.008. COMMISSION DUTIES. (a) The commission may require the commissioner to submit to the commission the documents reviewed by the department that substantiate the compliance of the health benefit plan issuer with applicable state statutory and regulatory requirements.
(b) Documents submitted under Subsection (a) are proprietary and confidential information under Chapter 552, Government Code, and are not subject to subpoena. The commission shall limit disclosure of the documents to commission employees who need the documentation to perform the duties of their job. A commission employee may not further disclose the compliance documents.
Added by Acts 2005, 79th Leg., Ch. 789 (S.B. 155), Sec. 1, eff. June 17, 2005.
Structure Texas Statutes
Title 6 - Organization of Insurers and Related Entities
Subtitle C - Life, Health, and Accident Insurers and Related Entities
Chapter 847 - Health Care Quality Assurance
Section 847.002. Legislative Findings; Purposes
Section 847.004. Applicability of Chapter
Section 847.005. Presumed Compliance With Certain Statutory and Regulatory Requirements
Section 847.006. Filing of Accreditation Report; Confidentiality Requirements
Section 847.007. Duties of Commissioner of Insurance
Section 847.008. Commission Duties