§ 26.1-08-02.2 — Powers and duties of commissioner and board - Fees (Repealed effective December 31, 2027)

North Dakota § 26.1-08-02.2

• Jurisdiction: North Dakota
• Title 26.1: Insurance
• Ch. 26.1-08: Comprehensive Health Association [Repealed]

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effective December 31, 2027)
1. The lead carrier shall operate the association subject to the supervision and control of
the board.
2. The board shall:
a. Formulate general policies to advance the purposes of this chapter;
b. Approve the association's contract with the lead carrier;
c. Approve the benefit plans;
d. Approve the benefit plan premiums;
e. Establish and modify from time to time, as appropriate, agents' referral fees;
f. Approve the annual operating budget and any assessments to the participating
members;
g. Approve independent annual audits to assure the general accuracy of the
financial data submitted by the lead carrier for the association;
h. Develop and implement a program to publicize the existence of the association,
the eligibility requirements, and procedures for enrollment and to maintain public
awareness of the association;
i. Approve bylaws and operating rules;
j. Exempt, by a two-thirds majority vote, an applicant from the pre-existing condition
provisions of subsection 13 of section 26.1-08-12 when required under
emergency circumstances to allow the applicant access to medical procedures
determined to be necessary to preserve life; and
k. Provide for other matters as may be necessary and proper for the execution of
the commissioner's and board's powers, duties, and obligations.
3. The commissioner, board, and lead carrier employees are not liable for any obligations
of the association.
4. The commissioner may establish additional powers and duties of the board and may
adopt rules necessary and proper for the association and to implement this chapter.