GA Code §33-21-18.1(1)

Every health benefits plan of every health maintenance organization shall include provisions that:

(1) In the event a patient seeks emergency services and if necessary in the opinion of the health care provider responsible for the patient’s emergency care and treatment and warranted by his or her evaluation, such emergency provider may initiate necessary intervention necessary to stabilize the condition of the patient without seeking or receiving prospective authorization by the health maintenance organization or health benefits plan.