§6602. Scope
1.
Multiple-employer welfare arrangement; approval required.
A person may not commence operations after January 1, 1995 of a multiple-employer welfare arrangement unless that arrangement is approved by the superintendent. A person may not operate after January 1, 1995 a multiple-employer welfare arrangement in existence before January 1, 1995 unless that arrangement has been submitted for approval in compliance with this chapter.
[PL 1993, c. 688, §1 (NEW).]
2.
Insurer authorized to transact health insurance.
This chapter does not apply to a multiple-employer welfare arrangement that offers or provides benefits that are fully insured by an insurer authorized to transact health insurance in the State.
[PL 1993, c. 688, §1 (NEW).]
3.
Application.
Section 6608 does not apply to a multiple-employer welfare arrangement that:
A.
Meets the general eligibility requirements of section 6603, subsection 1;
[PL 1993, c. 688, §1 (NEW).]
B.
Is administered primarily from a principal place of business located within the State; and
[PL 1993, c. 688, §1 (NEW).]
C.
Has provided employee health benefits for a continuous period since on or before January 1, 1984.
[PL 1993, c. 688, §1 (NEW).]
[PL 1993, c. 688, §1 (NEW).]
4.
Application for approval; filing required.
If a multiple-employer welfare arrangement does not satisfy the requirements of subsection 3, the arrangement shall file with the superintendent within 60 days of the effective date of this subsection a complete application for authorization under section 6604.
[PL 1993, c. 688, §1 (NEW).]
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1993, c. 688, §1 (NEW).