Rhode Island General Laws 28-33-8.1. Managed care programs
Any employer or insurer may petition the director of labor and training and the director of business regulation for authority to provide health care, diagnosis, and treatment through any health plan, health maintenance organization, or managed care provider licensed in the state. The directors shall have discretion to approve or disapprove the petition, and approval of both directors shall be required to authorize the managed care program. Any such provider, including a nonprofit hospital service corporation or nonprofit medical service corporation, may provide, underwrite, or administer the provision of health care, diagnosis, or treatment arising under chapters 29 — 38 of this title, to the extent specified under the managed care program without incurring any liabilities or obligations under chapters 29 — 38 of this title not specified in the managed care program, and the provider shall not become subject to the regulation and the generally applicable liabilities and obligations of workers’ compensation insurers.
History of Section.
P.L. 1992, ch. 31, § 6; P.L. 1994, ch. 430, § 2.
Terms Used In Rhode Island General Laws 28-33-8.1
- Corporation: A legal entity owned by the holders of shares of stock that have been issued, and that can own, receive, and transfer property, and carry on business in its own name.
- Director: means the director of labor and training or his or her designee unless specifically stated otherwise. See Rhode Island General Laws 28-29-2
- Liabilities: The aggregate of all debts and other legal obligations of a particular person or legal entity.