§2848-A. Applicability to certain self-insured employers
For purposes of this chapter, an uninsured employee health plan that covers employees working in this State, including the uninsured portion of a partially insured employee health plan, is considered a group medical insurance policy and the employer maintaining the plan is considered an insurer, if the plan is subject to state regulation by virtue of the governmental plan or nonelecting church plan exception to the federal definition of "employee benefit plan" in the federal Employee Retirement Income Security Act, 29 United States Code, Section 1003(b). [PL 1997, c. 445, §23 (NEW); PL 1997, c. 445, §32 (AFF).]
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1997, c. 445, §23 (NEW). PL 1997, c. 445, §32 (AFF).
Structure Maine Revised Statutes
TITLE 24-A: MAINE INSURANCE CODE
Chapter 36: CONTINUITY OF HEALTH INSURANCE COVERAGE
24-A §2848-A. Applicability to certain self-insured employers
24-A §2849. Continuity on replacement of group policy
24-A §2849-A. Extension of benefits for disabled persons
24-A §2849-B. Continuity for individual who changes groups
24-A §2849-C. Certifications of coverage
24-A §2850. Limitations on exclusion and waiting periods
24-A §2850-A. Gynecological and obstetrical services (REALLOCATED TO TITLE 24-A, SECTION 2847-F)
24-A §2850-B. Guaranteed renewal; cessation of business