(a) As soon as practicable but not later than July 1, 2018, the Exchange, in consultation with the Commissioner and as approved by the Board, shall submit a State Innovation Waiver application under § 1332 of the Affordable Care Act to establish a program for reinsurance and seek federal pass–through funding.
(b) On or before December 31, 2018, the Commissioner may waive any notification or other requirements that apply to a carrier under this article in calendar year 2018 due to the implementation of a waiver approved under § 1332 of the Affordable Care Act.
Structure Maryland Statutes
Title 31 - Maryland Health Benefit Exchange
Subtitle 1 - Maryland Health Benefit Exchange
Section 31-102 - Maryland Health Benefit Exchange Established
Section 31-103 - Applicable Statutory Provisions; Exceptions
Section 31-104 - Board of Trustees
Section 31-105 - Executive Director
Section 31-106 - Powers of Board
Section 31-107 - Maryland Health Benefit Exchange Fund
Section 31-107.1 - Trust Account
Section 31-107.2 - Budget Appropriations
Section 31-108 - Functions and Operations of Exchange
Section 31-109 - Interstate Agreements and Memoranda of Understanding
Section 31-110 - Prerequisites to Making Qualified Plans Available
Section 31-111 - Shop Exchange
Section 31-112 - Shop Exchange Navigator Program
Section 31-113 - Navigator Program for Individual Exchange
Section 31-113.1 - Consolidated Services Center
Section 31-114 - Specific Financial Support for Services Not Required
Section 31-115 - Certification of Health Benefit, Dental, Vision Plans, and Stand-Alone Dental Plans
Section 31-117 - State Reinsurance Program
Section 31-117.1 - Submission of Application; Waivers
Section 31-118 - Funding for Operations of Exchange
Section 31-119 - Administration of Exchange