Rule 120-2-33-.05. Change in HMO Status or Services

1. (1) No name, other than that approved by the Commissioner, may be used by the HMO and the name of the HMO may not be changed without prior approval of the Commissioner.
2. (2) No HMO may change a service within the contract period, unless approved arrangements equitable to enrollees are made providing for a rate adjustment or substitution or an equivalent service, and prior approval of the Commissioner is obtained.

Submitted for Publishing: Apr. 6, 2007.

Authority: O.C.G.A. Secs. 33-2-9, Ch. 33-21.

History. Original Rule entitled "Change in HMO Status or Service" adopted. F. Apr. 21, 1980; eff. May 11, 1980.

Repealed: New Rule of same title adopted. F. July 24, 1986; eff. September 1, 1986, as specified by the Agency.