(a) A network must file with the department as soon
as practicable but not later than 30 days prior to implementation,
a written request for approval and must receive department approval
before implementation of changes to the following:
(1) management contracts and information regarding
fidelity bonds as described in Insurance Code §1305.102, concerning
Management Contracts, and §10.40 of this title (relating to Management
Contracts), including information regarding cancellation of fidelity
bonds, new fidelity bonds, or amendments to fidelity bonds;
(2) the physical location of the network's books and
records as described in §10.22(12) of this title (relating to
Contents of Application); and
(3) material modification of network configuration
in accordance with §10.27 of this title (relating to Modifications
to Network Configuration).
(b) A network must file an expansion, elimination,
or reduction of an existing service area, or addition of a new service
area with the department for approval before implementation and in
accordance with §10.26 of this title (relating to Modifications
to Service Area).
(c) A network must file with the department any information
other than the information in subsection (a) of this section that
amends, supplements, or replaces the items required under §10.22
of this title. The information must be filed no later than 30 days
after implementation of any change.
(d) Notwithstanding subsections (a) and (b) of this
section, a network must notify the department of the sale of the network,
the merger of the network with another entity, or any other organizational
change at least 30 days before implementing the sale, merger, or organizational
change.
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