§ 83-9-222. Actions against association or members based upon joint or collective actions
Neither the participation in the association as member insurers, the establishment of rates, forms or procedures nor any other joint or collective action required by Sections 83-9-201 through 83-9-222 shall be the basis of any legal action, criminal or civil liability or penalty against the association or any member insurer.
§ 83-9-303. Basic group health insurance policy offered to employers of small numbers of employees
A basic group health insurance policy shall be offered to employers of fewer than twenty-five (25) employees. Such a basic group health policy shall provide coverage for hospital expenses and services rendered by a physician licensed by this state, but is not subject to the requirements of state mandated benefit for health insurance. Nothing in […]
§ 83-9-351. Health insurance plans in Mississippi to provide coverage for telemedicine services; definitions
As used in this section: “Employee benefit plan” means any plan, fund or program established or maintained by an employer or by an employee organization, or both, to the extent that such plan, fund or program was established or is maintained for the purpose of providing for its participants or their beneficiaries, through the purchase […]
§ 83-9-353. Coverage and reimbursement for store-and-forward telemedicine services and remote patient monitoring services; definitions
As used in this section: “Employee benefit plan” means any plan, fund or program established or maintained by an employer or by an employee organization, or both, to the extent that such plan, fund or program was established or is maintained for the purpose of providing for its participants or their beneficiaries, through the purchase […]
§ 83-9-207. Participation by insurers; availability of policies for sale
Every insurer shall participate in the association. The requirements of this plan shall become effective April 15, 1991. The policies shall be available for sale January 1, 1992.
§ 83-9-209. Eligibility for coverage; maximum lifetime benefits; termination of coverage; unfair trade practice by insurers, agents or brokers, or employers
Any individual who is and continues to be a resident shall be eligible for coverage under this plan if evidence is provided of: A notice of rejection or refusal to issue health insurance coverage for health reasons by one (1) insurer; A refusal by an insurer to issue health insurance coverage except with material underwriting […]
§ 83-9-211. Creation of association; membership; board of directors; adoption of plan, articles, bylaws and operating rules
There is created a nonprofit legal entity to be known as the “Comprehensive Health Insurance Risk Pool Association.” All insurers, as a condition of doing business, shall be members of the association. The association shall operate subject to the supervision and approval of an eleven-member board of directors consisting of: Six (6) members appointed by […]
§ 83-9-212. Liability of board, employees, insurers, association, etc. for obligations of association or acts or omissions; indemnification and representation of board and employees
Neither the board nor its employees shall be liable for any obligations of the association. There shall be no liability on the part of and no cause of action shall arise against any member insurer or its agents or employees, the association or its agents or employees, members of the board of directors or the […]
§ 83-9-213. General powers and duties of association; liability of Commissioner of Insurance, administrator, board of directors, etc.; powers and duties of Department of Insurance
The association shall: Establish administrative and accounting procedures for the operation of the association. Establish procedures under which applicants and participants in the plan may have grievances reviewed by an impartial body and reported to the board. Select an administering insurer in accordance with Section 83-9-215. Collect the assessments provided in Section 83-9-217 from insurers […]
§ 83-9-214. Distribution of funds held by Comprehensive Health Insurance Risk Pool Association upon cessation of operations
Upon the cessation of operations by the Comprehensive Health Insurance Risk Pool Association, the distribution of any funds held by the association, including the refund of assessments, shall require the prior approval of the Commissioner of Insurance.