Purpose

Purpose The purpose of this Regulation is to establish standards for the creation and maintenance of networks by health carriers and to ensure adequate access to covered persons in a managed care plan. This Regulation enhances the adequacy, accessibility, and quality of health care services offered under a managed care plan. This Regulation also establishes requirements for written agreements between health carriers offering managed care plans and participating providers regarding the standards, terms, and provisions under which the participating provider will provide services to covered persons.