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NC H967
Bill
Status
4/26/2016
Primary Sponsor
Nelson Dollar
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AI Summary
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Establishes licensing requirements for prepaid health plans (PHPs) operating under Medicaid and NC Health Choice contracts, administered by the Department of Insurance Commissioner.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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