1 Tex. Admin. Code § 353.407
Requirements of Health Maintenance Organizations
Effective Aug 10, 200530 TexReg 4466Source Note: The provisions of this §353.407 adopted to be effective December 18, 1996, 21 TexReg 11822; transferred effective September 1, 2001, as published in the Texas Register May 24, 2002, 27 TexReg 4561; amended to be effective August 10, 2005, 30 TexReg 4466.Texas Secretary of State
- (a) An entity or person that contracts with the Commission under a federal waiver to provide or arrange for services under this subchapter on a comprehensive risk basis.
- (b) Entities or individuals who subcontract with a health maintenance organization (HMO) to provide benefits, perform services, or carry out any essential function of the HMO contract shall meet the same qualifications and contract requirements as the HMO for the service, benefit, or function delegated under the subcontract.
- (c) The Commission will require all HMOs to comply with the Commission's policy on contracting and subcontracting with historically underutilized businesses (HUBs). The Commission's policy is to meet the goals and good faith effort requirements as stated in the Texas Building and Procurement Commission rules at 1 TAC §§111.11-111.28, relating to Historically Underutilized Business Program.
Source Note:The provisions of this §353.407 adopted to be effective December 18, 1996, 21 TexReg 11822; transferred effective September 1, 2001, as published in the Texas Register May 24, 2002, 27 TexReg 4561; amended to be effective August 10, 2005, 30 TexReg 4466.