17:48F-5 Modification of matter, document, filing required; fixing of charges; filing of benefits offered.
5. a. An organization, unless otherwise provided for in this act, shall not materially modify any matter or document furnished to the commissioner pursuant to section 3 of this act, including any change in rates or charges offered or to be offered under the contract, unless the organization files with the commissioner at least 60 days prior to use or adoption of the change, a notice of the change or modification, together with such information as may be required by the commissioner to explain the change or modification. If the commissioner fails to affirmatively approve or disapprove the change or modification within 60 days of submission of the notice, the notice of modification shall be deemed approved. The commissioner may extend the 60-day review period for not more than an additional 30 days by giving written notice of the extension before the expiration of the 60-day period. If a change or modification is disapproved, the commissioner shall notify the organization in writing and specify the reason for the disapproval.
b. Charges under any contract shall be established in accordance with sound actuarial principles and shall not be excessive, inadequate, or unfairly discriminatory. If at any time the commissioner finds that the rates or benefits offered under the plan are inadequate, excessive, or unfairly discriminatory, he may order that they be rescinded or modified. If the commissioner orders that the plans be rescinded or modified, he shall notify the organization and specify the reasons for the order. The organization may, within 30 business days of receiving the order, request a hearing, which shall be held no later than 45 days after the receipt of the request by the commissioner.
c. Prior to entering into any contract with a contract holder, an organization shall file with the commissioner, for his approval, any benefits which are offered or proposed to be offered under the plan, as well as any modifications which may be made thereto. The filing shall be made no later than 60 days prior to the date that the benefits are intended to be in force. The commissioner shall either approve the benefits or state in writing his reasons for their disapproval within 60 days of receipt of the filing.
L.1997,c.380,s.5.
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