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OH SB9
Bill
Status
9/4/2013
Primary Sponsor
John Carney
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AI Summary
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Amends section 1751.31 to require health insuring corporations to file solicitation document changes 30 days prior to use for informational purposes, with superintendent approval required only if document fails to comply with requirements.
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Suspends enforcement of the Ohio Open Enrollment Program and Ohio Health Reinsurance Program from January 1, 2014 through January 1, 2018, eliminating carrier obligations to offer open enrollment coverage or reinsure policies under these programs.
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Allows carriers to terminate open enrollment or conversion policies issued before January 1, 2014 with at least 90 days notice and an offer of alternative coverage options.
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Exempts carriers from including conversion coverage options in any policies or contracts issued on or after January 1, 2014.
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Provides that suspended sections become operational again if federal amendments to health insurance coverage requirements do not take effect or become ineffective before the January 1, 2018 expiration date.
Legislative Description
To make changes to the procedure for submission and review of a health insuring corporation's solicitation document, and to suspend the enforcement of the Ohio Open Enrollment Program, the Ohio Health Reinsurance Program, and the option for conversion of a health insurance contract or policy under certain circumstances during the period beginning January 1, 2014, and expiring January 1, 2018.
Health insurance exchanges-agent continuing education/change deductibles & copayments
Last Action
Effective Date
9/4/2013