Section 1467.052 - Mediator Qualifications(a) Except as provided by Subsection (b), to qualify for an appointment as a mediator under this subchapter a person must have completed at least 40 classroom hours of training in dispute resolution techniques in a course conducted by an alternative dispute resolution organization or other dispute resolution organization approved by the commissioner.(b) A person not qualified under Subsection (a) may be appointed as a mediator on agreement of the parties.(c) A person may not act as mediator for a claim settlement dispute if the person has been employed by, consulted for, or otherwise had a business relationship with a health benefit plan issuer or administrator or a physician, health care practitioner, or other health care provider during the three years immediately preceding the request for mediation.(d) The commissioner shall immediately terminate the approval of a mediator who no longer meets the requirements under this subchapter and rules adopted under this subchapter to serve as a mediator.Tex. Ins. Code § 1467.052
Amended by Acts 2019, Texas Acts of the 86th Leg.- Regular Session, ch. 1342,Sec. 2.08, eff. 9/1/2019.Amended by Acts 2017, Texas Acts of the 85th Leg. - Regular Session, ch. 100,Sec. 7, eff. 9/1/2017.Added by Acts 2009, 81st Leg., R.S., Ch. 1290, Sec. 1, eff. 6/19/2009.