(a) At the time a health carrier files its access plan, the health carrier shall file for approval with the commissioner sample contract forms proposed for use with its participating providers and intermediaries.

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Terms Used In West Virginia Code 33-55-6

  • Contract: A legal written agreement that becomes binding when signed.
  • State: when applied to a part of the United States and not restricted by the context, includes the District of Columbia and the several territories, and the words "United States" also include the said district and territories. See West Virginia Code 2-2-10

(b) A health carrier shall submit material changes to a contract that would affect a provision required under this article or implementing regulations to the commissioner for approval at least 30 days prior to use.

(c) The health carrier shall maintain provider and intermediary contracts at its principal place of business in the state, or the health carrier shall have access to all contracts and provide copies to facilitate regulatory review upon 20 days prior written notice from the commissioner.