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§ 56-59-105. Disclosure of Guaranteed Asset Protection Waiver

GAP waivers must disclose, as applicable, in writing and in clear, understandable language that is easy to read, the following: The name and address of the initial creditor and the borrower at the time of sale, and the identity of any administrator if different from the creditor; The purchase price and the terms of the […]

§ 56-59-108. Powers and Duties of Commissioner — Violations and Penalties

The commissioner may take action that is necessary or appropriate to enforce this chapter and to protect GAP waiver holders in this state. After proper notice and opportunity for hearing the commissioner may: Order the creditor, administrator or any other person not in compliance with this section to cease and desist from further GAP waiver […]

§ 56-59-109. Insurance Laws — Exemptions

The general assembly finds that GAP waivers are not insurance. The general assembly also finds that GAP waivers complying with this chapter are exempt from the insurance laws of this state.

§ 56-60-101. Short Title

This chapter shall be known and may be cited as the “Preferred Provider Organization Transparency Act.”

§ 56-60-102. Chapter Definitions

As used in this chapter: “Affiliate” means an individual or entity that directly or indirectly through one (1) or more intermediaries, controls or is controlled by or is under common control with a contracting entity; “Contracting entity” means any individual or entity that is engaged in the act of contracting with providers and that has […]

§ 56-60-103. Exceptions

This chapter does not apply: In circumstances where access to the provider network contract is granted to an affiliate or a subsidiary of a contracting entity, or other entity if operating under the same brand licensee program as the contracting entity; To a contract between a contracting entity and a discount medical plan organization; or […]

§ 56-60-104. Registration as a Contracting Entity

Any individual or entity that commences business as a contracting entity shall register with the department within thirty (30) days of commencing business in this state unless the individual or entity is licensed by the department as an insurer or third party administrator. Any contracting entity not licensed by the department as an insurer or […]