§ 33-20F-1. Definitions
As used in this chapter, the term: “ERISA” means the Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974, 29 U.S.C. Section 1001, et seq. “Insurer” means an entity subject to the insurance laws and regulations of this state, or subject to the jurisdiction of the Commissioner, that contracts, offers to contract, or enters into an agreement […]
§ 33-20F-2. Election to Participate in Surprise Billing Consumer Protection Act; Notices
Notwithstanding any provision of law in Chapter 20E of this title, the “Surprise Billing Consumer Protection Act,” a self-funded healthcare plan may elect on an annual basis to participate in and be bound by such Act. A self-funded healthcare plan that elects to participate in the Surprise Billing Consumer Protection Act shall provide notice to […]
§ 33-20F-3. Website Listing of Participants
The department shall maintain on its website a list of all self-funded healthcare plans that have chosen to participate in and comply with the Surprise Billing Consumer Protection Act. History. Code 1981, § 33-20F-3 , enacted by Ga. L. 2021, p. 113, § 3/HB 234.
§ 33-20F-4. Applicability
Nothing in this chapter shall be applicable to healthcare plans which are subject to the exclusive jurisdiction of ERISA, unless such plan elects to participate in and agrees to comply with the Surprise Billing Consumer Protection Act. History. Code 1981, § 33-20F-4 , enacted by Ga. L. 2021, p. 113, § 3/HB 234.
§ 33-20F-5. Removal From Participation by Commissioner; Hearing
Notwithstanding any provision of law in the Surprise Billing Consumer Protection Act, in the event that a self-funded healthcare plan has chosen to participate in and comply with such Act, the Commissioner shall allow such participation. The Commissioner shall retain the authority, however, to remove or refuse to readmit such participant if the Commissioner determines […]