§ 58-67-11.  Additional HMO application information.

(a) In addition to the information filed under G.S. 58-67-10(c), each application shall include a description of the following:

(1) The program to be used to evaluate whether the applicant's provider network is sufficient, in numbers and types of providers, to assure that all health care services will be accessible without unreasonable delay.

(2) The program to be used for verifying provider credentials.

(3) The quality management program to assure quality of care and health care services managed and provided through the health care plan.

(4) The utilization review program for the review and control of health care services provided or paid for.

(5) The applicant's provider network and evidence of the ability of that network to provide all health care services to the applicant's prospective enrollees.

(b) G.S. 58-67-10(d) applies to the information specified in this section. (1997-519, s. 1.2.)