Ga. Code § 33-23-200

Current through 2023-2024 Legislative Session Chapter 709

Section 33-23-200 - [See Note] Legislative findings; licensing of health insurance navigators

The General Assembly finds that the provisions of the federal Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act may cause the formation of health insurance exchanges operating in Georgia under federal law and employing navigators or navigator entities whose role will be to direct individuals and companies to health insurance policies. The General Assembly further finds that licensing and regulation of such navigators or navigator entities to ensure that they are trained and knowledgeable in the subject matter of individual and group health insurance plans and insurance coverage is necessary to avoid substantial risk to the health, safety, and welfare of the residents of this state.

OCGA § 33-23-200

Added by 2013 Ga. Laws 253,§ 1, eff. 7/1/2013, applicable only upon the notification by the federal Department of Health and Human Services or other responsible federal agency or official to the Governor, the Commissioner of Insurance, or other responsible agency or official of the State of Georgia that a health insurance exchange has been created or approved to operate within the State of Georgia pursuant to the provisions of the federal Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act (Public Law 111-148), as amended by the federal Health Care and Education Reconciliation Act of 2010 (Public Law 111-152), and any amendments thereto, or regulations or guidance issued under those acts, or upon the initiation of operation of any such exchange within the State of Georgia..