§ 23-86-110 - Group accident and health insurance -- Administration of benefits.

23-86-110. Group accident and health insurance -- Administration of benefits.

(a) (1) All group accident and health carriers including hospital and medical service corporations shall be subject to the "primary" and "secondary" carrier rules and regulations promulgated by the Insurance Commissioner.

(2) The secondary carrier shall administer benefits on a timely basis.

(b) This section shall be applicable to all group contracts of accident and health insurance sold, delivered, or issued for delivery, renewed, or offered for sale in this state, including those issued by hospital and medical service corporations, except group contracts for employees whose employer pays one hundred percent (100%) of the premiums.