Ga. Code § 33-46-8

Current through 2023-2024 Legislative Session Chapter 709
Section 33-46-8 - Expiration and renewal of certificate
(a) A certificate shall expire on the second anniversary of its effective date unless the certificate is renewed for a two-year term as provided in this Code section.
(b) Before the certificate expires but no sooner than 90 days prior to such expiration, a certificate may be renewed for an additional two-year term if the applicant:
(1) Otherwise is entitled to the certificate;
(2) Pays to the Commissioner the renewal fee as provided in Code Section 33-8-1;
(3) Submits to the Commissioner:
(A) A renewal application on the form that the Commissioner requires; and
(B) Satisfactory evidence of compliance with any requirements established by the Commissioner for certificate renewal; and
(4)
(A) Establishes and maintains a complaint system which has been approved by the Commissioner and which provides reasonable procedures for the resolution of written complaints initiated by covered persons or healthcare providers concerning utilization review;
(B) Maintains records of such written complaints for five years from the time the complaints are filed and submits to the Commissioner a summary report at such times and in such format as the Commissioner may require; and
(C) Permits the Commissioner to examine the complaints at any time.

OCGA § 33-46-8

Renumbered from § 33-46-6 and amended by 2021 Ga. Laws 266,§ 2, eff. 1/1/2022.
Renumbered as § 33-46-10 by 2021 Ga. Laws 266,§ 2, eff. 1/1/2022.