1. (a) The commissioner may issue an order directing:

   1. (1) a health maintenance organization; or

   2. (2) a representative of a health maintenance organization;

      to cease and desist from engaging in any act or practice that violates this article.

2. (b) Within ten (10) days after a cease and desist order is served under subsection (a), the health maintenance organization or its representative may request a hearing on the question of whether acts or practices in violation of this article have occurred. The hearing must be conducted under IC 4-21.5 .

As added by P.L.26-1994, SEC.25.