As used in this chapter, unless the context otherwise requires: “Commissioner” means the commissioner of commerce and insurance; “Department” means the department of commerce and insurance; “Member” means any person who enrolls at no cost, or who pays fees, dues, charges or other consideration for the right to enroll to receive the purported benefits of […]
The department of health is authorized to develop and implement a prescription drug discount plan, which shall be known as “Volunteer Rx,” or, if the department of health deems appropriate, may contract for, pursuant to state purchasing laws, a prescription drug discount plan. The purpose of this section is to assist in providing, when possible, […]
An operator of a prescription drug discount plan must obtain a valid certificate of registration from the commissioner. The certificate shall be valid for one (1) year from the date of issuance. In order to receive a valid certificate of registration, the operator shall file an application on a form adopted by the commissioner, and […]
Each prescription drug discount card, or any materials distributed on behalf of any prescription drug discount plan covered under this chapter, shall expressly provide, in bold and reasonably prominent type, that the card or plan does not constitute health insurance. The card or distributed materials must also contain a toll-free number for customer service, and […]
Each member shall have the right to cancel membership in a plan within thirty (30) days of joining the plan, and shall have the right to have refunded any and all membership fees paid during that initial membership. For prescription drug discount plans requiring a paid membership, after the initial thirty-day membership period, a member […]
After notice and hearing, the commissioner may levy an administrative penalty, in an amount up to ten thousand dollars ($10,000), for each violation of the registration provisions of this chapter. Each day of a continuing violation constitutes a separate violation for purposes of this chapter.
