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ND SB2225

Bill

Status

Introduced

1/14/2015

Primary Sponsor

Tom Campbell

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Origin

Senate

64th Legislative Assembly

AI Summary

  • Creates a new section in North Dakota Century Code chapter 26.1-04 defining "health care sharing ministry" as a faith-based, nonprofit, tax-exempt organization that facilitates voluntary medical expense sharing among participants of similar faith.

  • Requires health care sharing ministries to match participants with financial or medical needs to other participants able to assist, with contributions made voluntarily among participants.

  • Mandates organizations provide monthly written statements to participants showing total qualified needs submitted and amounts assigned for contribution.

  • Requires organizations distribute a written disclaimer stating the organization is not an insurance company, participation is voluntary, and participants remain personally responsible for their own medical bills.

  • Exempts health care sharing ministries from insurance regulation under North Dakota law, specifying they are not engaging in the business of insurance.

Legislative Description

Health care sharing ministries.

Last Action

Second reading, failed to pass, yeas 13 nays 33

2/4/2015

Committee Referrals

Industry, Business, and Labor1/14/2015

Full Bill Text

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