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NC H967

Bill

Status

Introduced

4/26/2016

Primary Sponsor

Nelson Dollar

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Origin

House of Representatives

2015-2016 Session

AI Summary

  • Establishes licensing requirements for prepaid health plans (PHPs) operating under Medicaid and NC Health Choice contracts, administered by the Department of Insurance Commissioner.

  • Requires PHPs to maintain minimum capital and surplus of $1,000,000 or higher amounts based on risk-based capital provisions, plus initial working capital of at least $1,500,000.

  • Mandates minimum deposit of $500,000 and requires PHPs to have adequate plans for protection against insolvency, including reinsurance agreements and continuation of benefits for enrollees if the PHP becomes insolvent.

  • Grants the Commissioner authority to examine PHPs at least once every five years, suspend or revoke licenses for non-compliance, and order corrective actions for hazardous financial conditions.

  • Establishes application procedures requiring disclosure of organizational documents, management information, financial statements, and feasibility studies; violation of the Article is a Class 1 misdemeanor.

Legislative Description

Prepaid Health Plans Licensing by DOI

Last Action

Ref to the Com on Insurance, if favorable, Appropriations

4/27/2016

Committee Referrals

Insurance4/27/2016

Full Bill Text

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