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TWENTY-SIXTH LEGISLATURE, 2011 |
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STATE OF HAWAII |
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A BILL FOR AN ACT
RELATING TO HEALTH INSURANCE.
BE IT ENACTED BY THE LEGISLATURE OF THE STATE OF HAWAII:
SECTION 1. Chapter 431, Hawaii Revised Statutes, is amended by adding to article 10A a new section to be appropriately designated and to read as follows:
"§431:10A- Federal law compliance. An accident and health or sickness insurer shall comply with applicable federal law. Subject to federal law, the commissioner shall have dual authority with the federal government to enforce applicable federal law regarding an accident and health or sickness insurer."
SECTION 2. Chapter 432, Hawaii Revised Statutes, is amended by adding to article 1 to be appropriately designated and to read as follows:
"§432- Federal law compliance. A mutual benefit society shall comply with applicable federal law. Subject to federal law, the commissioner shall have dual authority with the federal government to enforce applicable federal law regarding a mutual benefit society."
SECTION 3. Chapter 432D, Hawaii Revised Statutes, is amended by adding a new section to be appropriately designated and to read as follows:
"§432D- Federal law compliance. A health maintenance organization shall comply with applicable federal law. Subject to federal law, the commissioner shall have dual authority with the federal government to enforce applicable federal law regarding a health maintenance organization."
SECTION 4. New statutory material is underscored.
SECTION 5. This Act shall take effect upon its approval.
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INTRODUCED BY: |
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BY REQUEST |
Report Title:
Enforcement of Federal Law
Description:
Authorizes the Insurance Commissioner to enforce applicable federal law regarding accident and health or sickness insurance.
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