North Dakota § 54-52.1-05 Provisions of contract - Term of contract

North Dakota Statutes

§ 54-52.1-05 — Provisions of contract - Term of contract

North Dakota § 54-52.1-05

Title 54State Government

Ch. 54-52.1Uniform Group Insurance Program

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N.D. Cent. Code § 54-52.1-05 (2026).

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1.Each uniform group insurance contract entered by the board must be consistent with the provisions of this chapter, must be signed for the state of North Dakota by the chairman of the board, and must include the following:

a.As many optional coverages as deemed feasible and advantageous by the board.

b.A detailed statement of benefits offered, including maximum limitations and exclusions, and such other provisions as the board may deem necessary or desirable.

2.The initial term or the renewal term of a uniform group insurance contract through a contract for insurance, health maintenance organization, or self-insurance health plan for hospital benefits coverage, medical benefits coverage, or prescription drug benefits coverage may not exceed two years.

a.The board may renew a contract

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1. Each uniform group insurance contract entered by the board must be consistent with
the provisions of this chapter, must be signed for the state of North Dakota by the
chairman of the board, and must include the following:
a. As many optional coverages as deemed feasible and advantageous by the board.
b. A detailed statement of benefits offered, including maximum limitations and
exclusions, and such other provisions as the board may deem necessary or
desirable.
2. The initial term or the renewal term of a uniform group insurance contract through a
contract for insurance, health maintenance organization, or self-insurance health plan
for hospital benefits coverage, medical benefits coverage, or prescription drug benefits
coverage may not exceed two years.
a. The board may renew a contract subject to this subsection without soliciting a bid
under section 54-52.1-04 if the board determines the carrier's performance under
the existing contract meets the board's expectations, the proposed premium
renewal amount does not exceed the board's expectations, and renewal best
serves the interests of the state and the state's eligible employees.
b. In making a determination under this subsection, the board shall:
(1) Use the services of a consultant to concurrently and independently prepare
a renewal estimate the board shall consider in determining the
reasonableness of the proposed premium renewal amount.
(2) Review the carrier's performance measures, including payment accuracy,
claim processing time, member service center metrics, wellness or other
special program participation levels, and any other measures the board
determines relevant to making the determination and shall consider these
measures in determining the board's satisfaction with the carrier's
performance.
(3) Consider any additional information the board determines relevant to
making the determination.
c. The board may determine the carrier's performance under the existing contract
does not meet the board's expectations, the proposed premium renewal amount
exceeds the board's expectations, or renewal does not best serve the interests of
the state or the state's eligible employees and the board therefore may decide to
solicit a bid under section 54-52.1-04.