1. A. Except as otherwise specifically provided, the requirements of this regulation apply to all managed care organizations holding valid certificates of authority to issue for delivery in this state, an insurance policy, plan, or health maintenance organization subscriber agreement. This regulation addresses the requirements of R.S. 40:1300.115 regarding contracts with rural hospitals and their practicing physicians and establishes standards for participation in a managed care organization. The provisions of this regulation require managed care organizations to provide covered medical benefits either directly, or through contractual agreements with health care providers. A contractual agreement between a managed care organization and a health care provider shall require the health care provider to either:

   1. 1. provide covered medical services directly; or
   2. 2. in conjunction with other health care providers who are required, under contract or other arrangement, to meet the same statutory and regulatory requirements applicable to health maintenance organization contracts with health care providers.

Authority Note

AUTHORITY NOTE: Adopted in accordance with R.S. 22, R.S. 22:3, R.S. 22:215.18, 22:2006, 22:2014, 22:2018, 22:2019, 22:2021 and 22:2022.

Historical Note

HISTORICAL NOTE: Promulgated by the Department of Insurance, Office of the Commissioner, LR 25:1854 (October 1999).