Section 12. (a) The connector may apply a surcharge to all health benefit plans or stand-alone vision or stand-alone dental plans which shall be used only to pay for administrative and operational expenses of the connector; provided, however, that any such surcharge shall be applied uniformly to all health benefit plans or uniformly to all stand-alone vision or stand-alone dental plans offered through the connector and subconnectors; and provided further, that a subconnector may charge an additional fee to be used only to pay for additional administrative and operational expenses of the subconnector.
(b) Each carrier participating in the connector shall be required to furnish such reasonable reports as the board determines necessary to enable the executive director to carry out his duties under this chapter.
(c) The board may withdraw a health plan from the connector only after notice to the carrier.
Structure Massachusetts General Laws
Part I - Administration of the Government
Chapter 176q - Commonwealth Health Insurance Connector
Section 2 - Commonwealth Health Insurance Connector Authority; Board; Meetings; Executive Director
Section 3 - Powers and Duties of Board
Section 6 - Binding Agreement as Condition of Participation in Connector for Eligible Small Groups
Section 7a - Small Group Wellness Incentive Pilot Program
Section 11 - Enrollment in Connector by Producer; Commission
Section 14 - Accounting; Audits
Section 15 - Study of Connector and Enrolled Persons; Written Report
Section 15a - Special Commission to Investigate and Study Role of Connector