Requests for independent review shall be made to the department on behalf of the patient by the utilization review agent pursuant to the Insurance Code Subchapter I and Chapter 19, Subchapter R of this title (relating to Utilization Review Agents), Chapter 10 of this title (relating to Workers' Compensation Health Care Networks), Chapter 133 of this title (relating to General Medical Provisions), or by a health insurance carrier, health maintenance organization, or managed care entity pursuant to the Civil Practice and Remedies Code §88.003(c).

Source Note:The provisions of this §12.501 adopted to be effective November 26, 1997, 22 TexReg 11363; amended to be effective December 26, 2010, 35 TexReg 11281.