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§ 33-50-8. Health Plans Subject to Examinations

Every multiple employer self-insured health plan shall be subject to examination in accordance with Chapter 2 of this title. History. Code 1981, § 33-50-8 , enacted by Ga. L. 1991, p. 1021, § 1.

§ 33-50-9. Dissolution of Plan

A plan that desires to cease existence shall apply to the Commissioner for authority to dissolve.  Applications to dissolve must be on forms prescribed by the Commissioner and must be approved or disapproved by the Commissioner within 60 days of receipt.  Dissolution without authorization is prohibited and does not absolve a plan or its participants […]

§ 33-50-10. Rules and Regulations Promulgated by Commissioner

The Commissioner may promulgate rules or regulations which are necessary to implement the provisions of this chapter and to ensure the safe and proper operation of multiple employer self-insured health plans in this state. History. Code 1981, § 33-50-10 , enacted by Ga. L. 1991, p. 1021, § 1.

§ 33-50-11. Power of Commissioner to Suspend License

If the Commissioner is of the opinion that a multiple employer self-insured health plan is in an unsound condition, that it has failed to comply with the law or any applicable rule or regulations or orders issued by the Commissioner, or that it is in a condition which renders its proceedings hazardous to the public […]

§ 33-50-12. Legislative Intent

It is the intent of the General Assembly that a multiple employer self-insured health plan be created and maintained by and for the benefit of participating employers and operated under their exclusive management and control. This chapter is not intended to permit third-party administrators or other entrepreneurial promoters to establish a trust or plan and […]

§ 33-50-13. Multiple Employer Self-Insured Plans to Make Necessary Filings

All multiple employer self-insured health plans who have member employees in this state shall make all filings necessary to comply with this chapter. History. Code 1981, § 33-50-13 , enacted by Ga. L. 1991, p. 1021, § 1; Ga. L. 2019, p. 533, § 1-13/HB 99. The 2019 amendment, effective July 1, 2019, deleted “as […]

§ 33-50-14. Commissioner Approval of Plans Offering Coverage in Other States

A multiple employer self-insured health plan which covers lives in other states may cover lives in this state only if the Commissioner deems the plan to be in compliance with the requirements of this chapter. History. Code 1981, § 33-50-14 , enacted by Ga. L. 2010, p. 757, § 6/SB 310; Ga. L. 2011, p. […]

§ 33-50-1. Definition of Multiple Employer Self-Insured Health Plan

As used in this chapter, the term “multiple employer self-insured health plan” means any plan or arrangement which is established or maintained for the purpose of offering or providing health, dental, or short-term disability benefits to employees of two or more employers but which is not fully insured. A plan or arrangement is considered fully […]

§ 33-50-3. Application for License; Payment of Fees; Payment of Premium Taxes

Application for a license shall be made on forms prescribed by the Commissioner. Every multiple employer self-insured health plan shall pay to the Commissioner annual license fees, as established by rule or regulation of the Commissioner. Every multiple employer self-insured health plan shall be exempt from the payment of premium taxes on the plan’s net […]