Texas HB1266 establishes an expedited credentialing process for physician assistants and advanced practice nurses in managed care plans.

Texas HB1266 amends the Insurance Code to create an expedited credentialing process for physician assistants and advanced practice nurses employed by medical groups with existing contracts. Eligible applicants must be licensed and in good standing, submit required documentation, agree to contract terms, and obtain written consent from their medical group. Managed care plan issuers must pay applicants during the credentialing process. If applicants fail to meet requirements, issuers may recover payments and enrollees are held harmless for differences in copayments.

Texas HB1266 establishes an expedited credentialing process for physician assistants and advanced practice nurses in managed care plans.

Texas HB1266 amends the Insurance Code to create an expedited credentialing process for physician assistants and advanced practice nurses employed by medical groups with existing contracts. Eligible applicants must be licensed and in good standing, submit required documentation, agree to contract terms, and obtain written consent from their medical group. Managed care plan issuers must pay applicants during the credentialing process. If applicants fail to meet requirements, issuers may recover payments and enrollees are held harmless for differences in copayments.