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O.C.G.A. § 33-21-20.1 — Regulation of HMOs by commissioner of community health | Georgia Code
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TITLE 33 INSURANCE

Section 21. Health Maintenance Organizations, 33-21-1 through 33-21-29.

ARTICLE 4 JOINT COMMITTEE TO STUDY PRESCRIPTION COSTS IN STATE FUNDED HEALTH CARE PLANS

33-21-20.1. Regulation of HMOs by commissioner of community health.

On May 13, 2004, all health maintenance organizations meeting the requirements of subsection (b.1) of Code Section 33-21-3 shall not be subject to regulation by the commissioner of human resources (now known as the commissioner of community health for these purposes). Upon the Commissioner of Insurance's determination that a health maintenance organization no longer meets the requirements of subsection (b.1) of Code Section 33-21-3, the Commissioner shall immediately notify the commissioner of community health; and such health maintenance organization shall be subject to regulation by the commissioner of community health until such time as it again meets the requirements of subsection (b.1) of Code Section 33-21-3 as determined by the Commissioner of Insurance.

(Code 1981, §33-21-20.1, enacted by Ga. L. 2004, p. 493, § 7; Ga. L. 2009, p. 453, § 1-40/HB 228.)

Code Commission notes.

- Pursuant to Code Section 28-9-5, in 2004, "On May 13, 2004," was substituted for "Upon the effective date of this Code section," at the beginning of the first sentence.

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