§ 83-9-215. Selection of plan administrator; term, powers and duties, and compensation of administrator
The board shall select an insurer, through a competitive bidding process, to administer the plan. The board shall evaluate bids submitted under this subsection based on criteria established by the board, which criteria shall include: The insurer’s proven ability to handle large group accident and health insurance. The efficiency of the insurer’s claims-paying procedures. An […]
§ 83-9-217. Assessments against insurers
For the purpose of providing the funds necessary to carry out the powers and duties of the association, the board of directors shall assess the member insurers at such time and for such amounts as the board finds necessary. Assessments shall be due not less than thirty (30) days after prior written notice to the […]
§ 83-9-219. Insurance of plan coverage; issuance of policies
The coverage provided by the plan shall be directly insured by the association, and the policies shall be issued through the administering insurer. Subject to the approval of the commissioner, the association may close enrollment in, and/or cease to offer the coverage provided by, the plan at any time upon a determination by the board […]
§ 83-9-221. Coverage; rates; exclusion for preexisting conditions; certain individuals excepted from exclusion; other sources primary
Coverage offered. The plan shall offer the coverage specified in this section for each eligible person subject to the association’s discretion to close enrollment and/or cease offering coverage as authorized in Section 83-9-219. If an eligible person is also eligible for Medicare coverage, the plan shall not pay or reimburse any person for expenses paid […]
§ 83-9-112. Penalty for issuers violating statutory provisions
In addition to any other applicable penalties for violations of the insurance code, the commissioner may require issuers violating any provision of Sections 83-9-101 through 83-9-115 or regulations promulgated pursuant to Sections 83-9-101 through 83-9-115 to cease marketing any Medicare supplement policy or certificate in this state which is related directly or indirectly to a […]
§ 83-9-113. Regulations subject to administrative procedures law
Regulations promulgated pursuant to Sections 83-9-101 through 83-9-113 shall be subject to the provisions of Chapter 43 of Title 25, Mississippi Code of 1972.
§ 83-9-115. Effect of partial invalidity of provisions
If any provision of Sections 83-9-101 through 83-9-115 or the application thereof to any person or circumstances is for any reason held to be invalid, the remainder of Sections 83-9-101 through 83-9-115 and the application of such provision to other persons or circumstances shall not be affected thereby.
§ 83-9-201. Short title
Sections 83-9-201 through 83-9-222 shall be known and may be cited as the “Comprehensive Health Insurance Risk Pool Association Act.”
§ 83-9-203. Purpose
It is the purpose of the Legislature to establish a mechanism to allow the availability of a health insurance program and to allow the availability of health and accident insurance coverage to those citizens of this state who (a) because of health conditions cannot secure such coverage, or (b) desire to obtain or continue health […]
§ 83-9-205. Definitions
As used in Sections 83-9-201 through 83-9-222, the following words shall have the meaning ascribed herein unless the context clearly requires otherwise: “Association” means the Comprehensive Health Insurance Risk Pool Association. “Board” means the board of directors of the association. “Church plan” has the meaning given such term under Section 3(33) of the Employee Retirement […]