Purpose and Scope

Section 4540.10  Purpose and Scope The purpose of this Part is to establish a uniform, expeditious, and required procedure for filing network descriptions with the Department before issuing, delivering, or renewing approved products as required under Section 10 of the Network Adequacy and Transparency Act [215 ILCS 124], as well as requirements for provider directory audits under Section 25 of that Act. Nothing in this Part shall be construed to require an insurer to comply with standards related to any provider specialty type for which the network plan does not provide covered services.