24-A §6301. Short title

§6301. Short title This chapter is known and may be cited as the “Rural Medical Access Program.”   [PL 1989, c. 931, §5 (NEW).] SECTION HISTORY PL 1989, c. 931, §5 (NEW).

24-A §6302. Purpose

§6302. Purpose The purpose of this chapter is to promote perinatal services in underserved areas of the State.   [PL 1991, c. 734, §2 (AMD).] SECTION HISTORY PL 1989, c. 931, §5 (NEW). PL 1991, c. 734, §2 (AMD).

24-A §6303. Definitions

§6303. Definitions For purposes of this chapter, unless the context otherwise indicates, the following terms have the following meanings.   [PL 1989, c. 931, §5 (NEW).] 1.  Insurer.  “Insurer” means any insurer authorized to transact insurance in this State and any insurer authorized as a surplus lines insurer pursuant to chapter 19.   [PL 1989, […]

24-A §6304. Assessments authorized

§6304. Assessments authorized To provide funds for the Rural Medical Access Program, insurers may collect pursuant to this chapter assessments from physicians licensed and practicing medicine in this State and hospitals and physician’s employers located in the State.   [PL 2005, c. 122, §2 (AMD).] 1.  Assessment from policyholders and self-insureds.  With respect to professional […]

24-A §6305. Amount of assessment determined

§6305. Amount of assessment determined 1.  Determination of assessment based on anticipated savings.  The amount of the assessment is calculated as follows.   A. For policy years beginning on or after July 1, 1990, the superintendent shall determine the amount of the savings in professional liability insurance claims and claim settlement costs to insurers anticipated […]

24-A §6306. Funds held by insurers

§6306. Funds held by insurers Insurers shall invest assessments collected subject to chapter 13. Interest earned on investments must be credited to the Rural Medical Access Program.   [PL 2005, c. 122, §8 (AMD).] SECTION HISTORY PL 1989, c. 931, §5 (NEW). PL 2005, c. 122, §8 (AMD).

24-A §6307. Qualifications for premium assistance

§6307. Qualifications for premium assistance 1.  Eligibility qualifications.  A physician is a qualified physician eligible to participate in the program if that physician:   A. Is licensed to practice medicine in the State;   [PL 1989, c. 931, §5 (NEW).] B. Accepts and serves Medicaid patients;   [PL 1989, c. 931, §5 (NEW).] C. Provides […]

24-A §6308. Funding of the program

§6308. Funding of the program The amount of funds available for the program is determined as follows.   [PL 1991, c. 734, §5 (AMD).] 1.  Available funds.  The amount available for the program for policy years beginning on or after July 1, 1990, but before July 1, 1991, is 1/2 of the amount of the […]

24-A §6309. Intercorporate transfers

§6309. Intercorporate transfers The superintendent may order intercorporate transfers of funds to balance assessments and program payments on an equitable basis among insurers and to provide for payments to eligible self-insureds.   [PL 1991, c. 734, §5 (AMD).] SECTION HISTORY PL 1989, c. 931, §5 (NEW). PL 1991, c. 734, §5 (AMD).

24-A §6310. Appeals

§6310. Appeals 1.  Assessments.  Physicians, hospitals and physicians’ employers aggrieved by an insurer’s application of the assessment provided for in this chapter may request a hearing before the superintendent. The hearing must be held in accordance with chapter 3, the Maine Administrative Procedure Act and procedural rules of the bureau.   [PL 1989, c. 931, […]

24-A §6311. Rules

§6311. Rules The superintendent and the Commissioner of Health and Human Services may adopt rules in accordance with the Maine Administrative Procedure Act to carry out this chapter. Rules adopted pursuant to this section are routine technical rules as defined in Title 5, chapter 375, subchapter 2‑A.   [PL 2013, c. 170, §3 (AMD).] SECTION […]