522D.1 Definitions. As used in this chapter, unless the context otherwise requires: 1. “Commissioner” means the commissioner of insurance. 2. “Navigator” means a public or private entity or an individual that is qualified and licensed, if appropriate, to engage in the activities and meet the standards described in 45 C.F.R. §155.210 . 2012 Acts, ch […]
522D.10 Rules. The commissioner may adopt rules pursuant to chapter 17A as are necessary or proper to carry out the purposes of this chapter. 2012 Acts, ch 1138, §130
522D.11 Severability. If any provision of this chapter or its application to any person or circumstance is held invalid by a court of competent jurisdiction or by federal law, the invalidity does not affect other provisions or applications of the chapter that can be given effect without the invalid provision or application, and to this […]
522D.12 Future repeal. If the federal law providing for the sale of qualified health benefit plans of the state is repealed by federal legislation or is ruled invalid by a decision of the United States supreme court, the commissioner shall notify the Iowa Code editor of the effective date of the repeal or the date […]
522D.2 License required. A person shall not act as a navigator in this state unless the person is licensed by the commissioner as required in this chapter. 2012 Acts, ch 1138, §122 Referred to in §522D.9
522D.3 Actions prohibited. A navigator shall not perform the functions of a person required to be licensed as an insurance producer under chapter 522B unless the navigator is licensed as a navigator pursuant to this chapter and as an insurance producer pursuant to chapter 522B. 2012 Acts, ch 1138, §123
522D.4 Written examination. 1. An individual applying for a navigator license shall pass a written examination. The examination shall test the knowledge of the individual concerning the duties and responsibilities of a navigator and the insurance laws and regulations of this state. The commissioner shall adopt rules pursuant to chapter 17A related to the development […]
522D.5 Application for license. 1. A person applying for a navigator license shall make application to the commissioner on an application form approved by the commissioner and declare under penalty of refusal, suspension, or revocation of the license that the statements made on the application are true, correct, and complete to the best of the […]
522D.6 License. 1. A person who meets the requirements of sections 522D.4 and 522D.5, unless otherwise denied licensure pursuant to section 522D.7, shall be issued a navigator license. A navigator license is valid for three years. 2. A navigator license remains in effect unless revoked or suspended as long as all required fees are paid […]
522D.7 License denial, nonrenewal, or revocation. 1. The commissioner may place on probation, suspend, revoke, or refuse to issue or renew a navigator’s license or may levy a civil penalty as provided in section 522D.8 for any one or more of the following causes: a. Providing incorrect, misleading, incomplete, or materially untrue information in the […]
522D.8 Cease and desist orders — penalties. 1. A navigator who, after hearing, is found to have violated this chapter, may be ordered to cease and desist from engaging in the conduct resulting in the violation and may be assessed a civil penalty pursuant to chapter 507B. 2. If a person does not comply with […]
522D.9 Injunctive relief. 1. A person may bring an action in district court to enjoin another person from acting as a navigator in violation of section 522D.2. However, before bringing an action in district court to enjoin a person pursuant to this section, the person shall file a complaint with the insurance division alleging that […]
