Utah Code § 31A-22-635

Current through the 2024 Fourth Special Session
Section 31A-22-635 - Uniform application - Uniform waiver of coverage
(1) For purposes of this section, "insurer":
(a) is defined in Subsection 31A-22-634(1); and
(b) includes the state employee's risk pool under Section 49-20-202.
(2)
(a) Insurers offering a health benefit plan to an individual or small employer shall use a uniform application form.
(b) The uniform application form:
(i) may not include questions about an applicant's health history; and
(ii) shall be shortened and simplified in accordance with rules adopted by the commissioner.
(c) Insurers offering a health benefit plan to a small employer shall use a uniform waiver of coverage form, which may not include health status related questions, and is limited to:
(i) information that identifies the employee;
(ii) proof of the employee's insurance coverage; and
(iii) a statement that the employee declines coverage with a particular employer group.
(3) Notwithstanding the requirements of Subsection (2)(a), the uniform application and uniform waiver of coverage forms may, if the combination or modification is approved by the commissioner, be combined or modified to facilitate a more efficient and consumer friendly experience for insurers using electronic applications.
(4)
(a) The uniform application form, and uniform waiver form, shall be adopted and approved by the commissioner in accordance with Title 63G, Chapter 3, Utah Administrative Rulemaking Act.
(b) The commissioner shall regulate the fees charged by insurers to an enrollee for a uniform application form or electronic submission of the application forms.

Utah Code § 31A-22-635

Amended by Chapter 292, 2017 General Session ,§ 18, eff. 1/1/2018.
Amended by Chapter 283, 2015 General Session ,§ 8, eff. 5/12/2015.
Amended by Chapter 300, 2014 General Session ,§ 16, eff. 5/13/2014.
Amended by Chapter 290, 2014 General Session ,§ 16, eff. 5/13/2014.
Amended by Chapter 279, 2012 General Session ,§ 8, eff. 5/8/2012.
Amended by Chapter 253, 2012 General Session ,§ 7, eff. 5/8/2012.
Amended by Chapter 400, 2011 General Session