Iowa Admin. Code r. 191-71.9

Current through Register Vol. 47, No. 13, December 25, 2024

Rule 191-71.9 - Application to reenter state

(1) A carrier prohibited from writing coverage for small employers in this state pursuant to Iowa Code section 513B5(2). may not resume offering health insurance coverage to small employers in this state until the carrier has made a petition to the commissioner or director to be reinstated as a small employer carrier and the petition has been approved by the commissioner or director. In reviewing a petition, the commissioner or director may ask for such information and assurances as the commissioner or director finds reasonable and appropriate.

(2) In the case of a small employer carrier doing business in only one established geographic service area of the state, if the small employer carrier elects to nonrenew health insurance coverage under Iowa Code section 513B5., the small employer carrier shall be prohibited from offering health insurance coverages to small employers in any other geographic area of the state without the prior approval of the commissioner or director. In considering whether to grant approval, the commissioner or director may ask for such information and assurances as the commissioner or director finds reasonable and appropriate.

Amended by IAB March 14, 2018/Volume XL, Number 19, effective 4/18/2018