Section 45-06-06.1-03 - Establishment of classes of business1. A small employer carrier that establishes more than one class of business pursuant to the provisions of North Dakota Century Code section 26.1-36.3-03 shall maintain on file for inspection by the commissioner the following information with respect to each class of business so established: a. A description of each criterion employed by the carrier or any of its agents for determining membership in the class of business; b. A statement describing the justification for establishing the class as a separate class of business and documentation that the establishment of the class of business is intended to reflect substantial differences in expected claims experience or administrative costs related to the reasons set forth in North Dakota Century Code section 26.1-36.3-03; and c. A statement disclosing which, if any, health benefit plans are currently available for purchase in the class and any significant limitations related to the purchase of such plans. 2. A carrier may not directly or indirectly use group size as a criterion for establishing eligibility for a health benefit plan or for a class of business. N.D. Admin Code 45-06-06.1-03
Effective August 1, 1994.General Authority: NDCC 26.1-01-08, 26.1-36.3-03
Law Implemented: NDCC 26.1-36.3-03