SECTION 21.4901. Purpose and Applicability  


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  • (a) The purpose of this subchapter is to interpret and implement Insurance Code §§1271.157, 1271.158, 1275.052, 1275.053, 1301.164, 1301.165, 1551.229, 1551.230, 1575.172, 1575.173, 1579.110, and 1579.111; and Insurance Code Chapter 1467.

    (b) Section 21.4903 of this title is only applicable to a covered nonemergency health care or medical service or supply provided by:

    (1) a facility-based provider that is not a participating provider for a health benefit plan, if the service or supply is provided at a health care facility that is a participating provider; or

    (2) a diagnostic imaging provider or laboratory service provider that is not a participating provider for a health benefit plan, if the service or supply is provided in connection with a health care or medical service or supply provided by a participating provider.

Source Note: The provisions of this §21.4901 adopted to be effective June 25, 2020, 45 TexReg 4204; amended to be effective February 20, 2022, 47 TexReg 792