State Law

Georgia Code-Title 33-Chapter 20C. Accurate Provider Directories

08/01/2023 Georgia Section 33-20C-4

Information and searchable format for directories; exclusion for dental plans

Directories

(a) The insurer shall make available through an online provider directory, for each network plan, the following information, in a searchable format:

(1) For health care professionals:

(A) Name;

(B) Gender;

(C) Contact information;

(D) Participating office location or locations;

(E) Specialty, if applicable;

(F) Board certifications, if applicable;

(G) Medical group affiliations, if applicable;

(H) Participating facility affiliations, if applicable;

(I) Languages spoken other than English by the health care professional or clinical staff, if applicable;

(J) Tier; and

(K) Whether they are accepting new patients;

(2) For hospitals:

(A) Hospital name;

(B) Hospital type, such as acute, rehabilitation, children’s, or cancer;

(C) Participating hospital location;

(D) Hospital accreditation status; and

(E) Telephone number; and

(3) For facilities other than hospitals:

(A) Facility name;

(B) Facility type;

(C) Types of services performed;

(D) Participating facility location or locations; and

(E) Telephone number.

(b) Paragraphs (2) and (3) of subsection (a) of this Code section shall not apply to standalone dental plans.

SeeĀ https://law.justia.com/codes/georgia/2022/title-33/chapter-20c/