Sec. 29. (a) The definitions in IC 27-19-2 apply throughout this section.
(b) A health plan may not be offered to any person in Indiana through a health benefit exchange unless:
(1) the form of the policy, classification of risks, and premium rates that apply to the health plan have been filed with and reviewed and approved by the commissioner under this chapter; and
(2) the insurer is authorized under this title to engage in the business of insurance in Indiana.
(c) An insurer that offers a multistate health plan under Section 1334 of PPACA through a health benefit exchange shall file, for review and approval, the form of the policy, classification of risks, and premium rates that apply to the multistate health plan with the commissioner within five (5) business days of the date on which the same filing is made with the federal government.
(d) This title, in conformity with PPACA, applies to a health plan offered through a health benefit exchange to the same extent that this title would apply if the health plan were offered independently of a health benefit exchange.
As added by P.L.278-2013, SEC.25.
Structure Indiana Code
Article 8. Life, Accident, and Health
Chapter 5. Accident and Sickness Insurance─policy Provisions
27-8-5-0.1. Application of Certain Amendments to Chapter
27-8-5-1. Policy of Accident and Sickness Insurance; Filing; Review; Conformity With Federal Act
27-8-5-1.5. Filing, Review, Approval, and Disapproval Process
27-8-5-2. Requirements for Issuance and Delivery of Policy
27-8-5-2.7. Individual Policy of Accident and Sickness Insurance; Waiver of Coverage
27-8-5-4. Effect of Other Policy Provisions or Policy Conflicting With Chapter
27-8-5-6. Defenses of Insurer; Acts Not Constituting Waiver
27-8-5-7. Acceptance of Premium for Period Beyond Termination Date; Effect; Misstatement of Age
27-8-5-9. Exemption of Certain Individual Policies
27-8-5-12. Supplementary Character of Chapter
27-8-5-14. Exception of Fraternal Benefit Associations
27-8-5-15.5. Inpatient Services for Treatment of Mental Illness or Substance Abuse
27-8-5-16. Policy of Group Accident and Sickness Insurance; Requirements
27-8-5-17. Exceptions; Discretionary Groups; Group Accident and Sickness Insurance
27-8-5-19. Contents; Group Accident and Sickness Insurance
27-8-5-20. Notice of Right to Return Policy
27-8-5-22. Refund of Unused Premiums
27-8-5-26. Post-Mastectomy Coverage
27-8-5-27. Dental Care Provisions Required
27-8-5-28. Coverage of Child to 26 Years of Age
27-8-5-29. Health Plans Offered Through Health Benefit Exchange