Tex. Ins. Code § 1301.0521

Current with legislation from the 2023 Regular and Special Sessions signed by the Governor as of November 21, 2023.

Section 1301.0521 - Designation of Certain Podiatrists As Preferred Providers

(a) Notwithstanding Section 1301.051, an insurer may not withhold the designation of preferred provider to a podiatrist licensed by the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation who:

(1) joins the professional practice of a contracted preferred provider;

(2) applies to the insurer for designation as a preferred provider; and

(3) complies with the terms and conditions of eligibility to be a preferred provider.

(b) A podiatrist designated as a preferred provider under this section must comply with the terms of the preferred provider contract used by the insurer or the insurer's network provider.

Tex. Ins. Code § 1301.0521

Amended by Acts 2019, Texas Acts of the 86th Leg.- Regular Session, ch. 467,Sec. 19.013, eff. 9/1/2019.

Added by Acts 2005, 79th Leg., Ch. 728, Sec. 11.035(a), eff. 9/1/2005.