(a) A proposed HMO may submit an application for a certificate of authority in electronic format, by electronic file transmission or in a data storage format acceptable to the department, or by paper.     
      (b) If an HMO submits an application in paper format, the applicant must submit three separate copies of the application in separate three-ring binders, so that pages may be easily replaced when necessary. Paper applications must include dividers with identifying subject tabs preceding each separate exhibit.     
      (c) Applications submitted in an electronic format must include separate file folders with names identifying each exhibit.     
      (d) Each application must contain a table of contents.     
      (e) All pages must be clearly legible and numbered.     
      (f) An HMO should not use identical items in more than one section of the application. Instead of using the same information in more than one place, an application must refer to the file or page on which the required form or list may be found.     
      (g) An original application becomes the charter file once the applicant submits all required revisions and the commissioner approves the application.     
      (h) The application is subject to Government Code Chapter 552 (concerning Public Information).     
      (i) Each item in the application must be identified by a unique number as more fully described in §11.301(2) of this title (relating to Filing Requirements).     
     Source Note:        The provisions of this §11.202 adopted to be effective August 1, 2017, 42 TexReg 2169