Sec. 7074.
If, after a hearing, the commissioner determines that a MEWA is violating or has violated a provision of this chapter, the commissioner shall reduce his or her findings and decision to writing, and shall issue and cause to be served upon the MEWA a copy of the findings and an order requiring the MEWA to cease and desist from engaging in the prohibited activity, and the commissioner may order any of the following:
(a) Payment of a monetary penalty of not more than $500.00 for each violation but not to exceed an aggregate penalty of $5,000.00, unless the MEWA knew or reasonably should have known it was in violation of this chapter, in which case the penalty shall not be more than $2,500.00 for each violation and shall not exceed an aggregate penalty of $25,000.00 for all violations committed in a 6-month period.
(b) Suspension or revocation of the MEWA's certificate of authority if the plan knowingly and persistently violated a provision of this chapter.
(c) Restitution or refund to an aggrieved person.
History: Add. 1986, Act 121, Eff. July 1, 1986 Popular Name: Act 218
Structure Michigan Compiled Laws
Chapter 500 - Insurance Code of 1956
Act 218 of 1956 - The Insurance Code of 1956 (500.100 - 500.8302)
218-1956-70 - Chapter 70 Multiple Employer Welfare Arrangements (500.7001...500.7090)
Section 500.7001 - Definitions.
Section 500.7006 - Benefits to Which Authorized Mewa Limited.
Section 500.7011 - Conditions to Issuance of Certificate of Authority.
Section 500.7022 - Name of Mewa; Proof of Existence of Mewa.
Section 500.7024 - Powers of Mewa.
Section 500.7028 - Duties of Trustees; Limitation on Liability of Trustee.
Section 500.7032 - Compensation of Trustee, Officer, or Employee.
Section 500.7034 - Trustee or Officer; Prohibited Conduct; Violation as Felony; Penalty.
Section 500.7044 - Notice to Individual Covered by Plan.
Section 500.7060 - Additional Provisions to Which Mewa Subject.
Section 500.7070 - Certificate of Authority; Grounds for Suspension, Revocation, or Limitation.
Section 500.7086 - Security Fund as Creditor of Insolvent Mewa; Reimbursement From Insolvent Mewa.