33-22-1820. Periodic market evaluation -- report. The commissioner may study and report at least every 3 years to the governor or other interested persons on the effectiveness of this part. The report must analyze the effectiveness of this part in promoting rate stability, product availability, and coverage affordability. The report may contain recommendations for actions to improve the overall effectiveness, efficiency, and fairness of the small employer health insurance markets. The report must address whether carriers and producers are fairly and actively marketing or issuing health benefit plans to small employers in fulfillment of the purposes of this part. The report may contain recommendations for market conduct or other regulatory standards or action.
History: En. Sec. 32, Ch. 606, L. 1993; amd. Sec. 9, Ch. 377, L. 1995; amd. Sec. 36, Ch. 531, L. 1997.
Structure Montana Code Annotated
Title 33. Insurance and Insurance Companies
Chapter 22. Disability Insurance
Part 18. Small Employer Health Insurance Availability Act
33-22-1804. Applicability and scope
33-22-1805. through 33-22-1807 reserved
33-22-1808. Establishment of classes of business
33-22-1809. Restrictions relating to premium rates
33-22-1810. Renewability of coverage
33-22-1811. Availability of coverage -- required plans
33-22-1813. Standards to ensure fair marketing
33-22-1814. Restoration of terminated coverage
33-22-1815. Qualifications for voluntary purchasing pool
33-22-1816. Commissioner powers and duties -- application for registration -- reporting insolvency
33-22-1817. Collection of charges and premiums
33-22-1820. Periodic market evaluation -- report
33-22-1821. Waiver of certain laws
33-22-1822. Administrative procedure