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Section 111 | Limitations on high risk enrollees. |
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31A-30-111. Limitations on high risk enrollees. (1) (a) The requirements of this chapter do not apply to any carrier that is currently in a state of supervision, insolvency, or liquidation. (b) If a carrier demonstrates to the satisfaction of the commissioner that the requirements of this chapter would place the carrier in a state of supervision, insolvency, or liquidation the commissioner may waive or modify the requirements of Sections 31A-30-108 and 31A-30-110. (2) (a) A modification or waiver by the commissioner under Subsection (1)(b) shall be effective for a period of not more than one year. (b) At the end of the period described in Subsection (2)(a), a carrier is subject to Sections 31A-30-108 and 31A-30-110 unless the carrier demonstrates to the satisfaction of the commissioner the need for a modification or waiver in accordance with Subsection (1)(b). (3) Notwithstanding the requirements of this chapter, a carrier may deny health benefit plan coverage in the small employer and individual market if the carrier demonstrates to the satisfaction of the commissioner that the carrier: (a) does not have the financial reserves necessary to underwrite additional coverage; (b) is applying this section uniformly to all small employers and individuals without regard to: (i) any health status-related factor of the individuals; or (ii) whether the individuals are eligible individuals.
Amended by Chapter 308, 2002 General Session |
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