Section 15-122 - Notice of renewal of health benefit plan.
§ 15-122. Notice of renewal of health benefit plan.
(a) "Carrier" defined.- In this section, "carrier" means:
(1) an insurer;
(2) a nonprofit health service plan;
(3) a health maintenance organization;
(4) a dental plan organization; or
(5) any other person that provides health benefit plans subject to regulation by the State.
(b) Required.- Before renewing a health benefit plan, a carrier shall mail a notice of renewal to the group contract holder at least 45 days before the expiration of the health benefit plan.
(c) Contents.- The notice of renewal shall include the dates of the renewal period, the health benefit plan rates, and the terms of coverage under the health benefit plan.
[1997, ch. 300; 1998, ch. 537.]