Section 0780-01-76-.11 - EXAMINATIONS AND INVESTIGATIONS(1) The Commissioner has the authority to examine the affairs of any self-funded qualified multiple employer welfare arrangement that has applied for or received a certificate of authority under this Chapter in order to determine the financial condition of the arrangement or to determine whether the arrangement is in compliance with all insurance laws applicable to it. Such examinations shall be conducted at least once every five (5) years, and all expenses of such examinations shall be assessed against the arrangement.(2) The Commissioner has the authority to investigate the affairs of any person acting as a multiple employer welfare arrangement, or any person associated or affiliated with a multiple employer welfare arrangement, that offers or proposes to offer health benefits in this State in order to determine whether such person is in violation of the Tennessee Insurance Law or this Chapter.Tenn. Comp. R. & Regs. 0780-01-76-.11
Original rule filed April 14, 2004; effective June 28, 2004.Authority: T.C.A. § 56-26-204(b).