2012 Minnesota Statutes

62L.06 DISCLOSURE OF UNDERWRITING RATING PRACTICES.

When offering or renewing a health benefit plan, health carriers shall disclose in all solicitation and sales materials:

(1) the case characteristics and other rating factors used to determine initial and renewal rates;

(2) the extent to which premium rates for a small employer are established or adjusted based upon actual or expected variation in claim experience;

(3) provisions concerning the health carrier's right to change premium rates and the factors other than claim experience that affect changes in premium rates;

(4) provisions relating to renewability of coverage;

(5) the use and effect of any preexisting condition provisions, if permitted;

(6) the application of any provider network limitations and their effect on eligibility for benefits; and

(7) the ability of small employers to insure eligible employees and dependents currently receiving coverage from the Comprehensive Health Association through health benefit plans.

History:

1992 c 549 art 2 s 6; 1994 c 625 art 10 s 38