11 NCAC 18 .0111             DISCLOSURE

Any person who advertises or solicits coverage on behalf of a MEWA or who in any manner secures, helps, or aids in the planning or administration of coverage with any MEWA shall:

(1)           Prominently disclose in writing to every employer being solicited for participation the information specified in G.S. 58‑49‑25 and 58‑49‑40(b); and

(2)           Provide such employer with a statement, if applicable, as to which provisions of North Carolina insurance statutes and rules, such as mandated benefits, freedom of choice of providers, continuation or conversion privileges, pre‑existing conditions limitations, or premium rate revision guarantees, are not afforded by the MEWA.

History Note:        Authority G.S. 58‑2‑40(1); 58‑49‑25; 58‑49‑40; 58‑49‑50;

Eff. July 1, 1992;

Pursuant to G.S. 150B-21.3A, rule is necessary without substantive public interest Eff. December 16, 2014.