Tex. Ins. Code § 1301.0521 · Subchapter B. RELATIONS WITH PHYSICIANS OR HEALTH CARE PROVIDERS
DESIGNATION OF CERTAIN PODIATRISTS AS PREFERRED PROVIDERS.
Text — Current through the 89th 2nd Called Legislative Session, 2025
(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.
Notes and commentary — not statutory text
History
Added by Acts 2005, 79th Leg., Ch. 728 (H.B. 2018), Sec. 11.035(a), eff. September 1, 2005.
Amended by:
Acts 2019, 86th Leg., R.S., Ch. 467 (H.B. 4170), Sec. 19.013, eff. September 1, 2019.
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- https://statutes.capitol.texas.gov/Docs/IN/htm/IN.1301.htm
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