62T.03 APPLICATION OF OTHER LAWS.
Subdivision 1.
State law. An accountable provider network is subject to all requirements applicable to a health plan company licensed in the state,
except as otherwise noted in this chapter. An accountable provider network and a health care purchasing alliance must comply
with all requirements of chapter 62L, except for modifications and waivers permitted under this chapter. A contracting arrangement
between a health care purchasing alliance and an accountable provider network for provision of health care benefits must provide
consumer protection functions comparable to those currently required of a health plan company licensed under section
62N.25, and other statutes referenced in that section, except for modifications and waivers permitted under this chapter.
Subd. 2.
Federal law. A self-insured employer may participate as an affiliate member of a purchasing alliance without participation affecting the
employer's standing under the federal Employee Retirement Income Security Act (ERISA) of 1974. An affiliate member is one
that may purchase administrative services with the purchasing alliance and may participate in activities undertaken to educate
and promote health improvement of the purchasing alliance enrollees or community residents.
History: 1997 c 225 art 5 s 3; 2000 c 295 s 2