Idaho Administrative Code
Title IDAPA 18 - Insurance, Department of
Rule 18.04.13 - THE INDIVIDUAL HEALTH INSURANCE AVAILABILITY ACT
Section 18.04.13.046 - REQUIREMENT TO INSURE INDIVIDUALS
Current through August 31, 2023
01. Offer of Coverage. An individual carrier that offers coverage to an individual will offer to provide coverage to each eligible individual and to each eligible dependent of an eligible individual. (3-31-22)
02. Risk Characteristics. Individuals are accepted for coverage by the individual carrier without any restrictions or limitations on coverage related to the risk characteristics of the Individual or their dependents, except that a carrier may exclude or limit coverage for pre-existing medical conditions, consistent with the provisions provided in Section 41-5208(3), Idaho Code. (3-31-22)
03. Risk Load. An individual carrier may assess a risk load to the premium rate associated with a new entrant, consistent with the requirements of Section 41-5206, Idaho Code. The risk load is the same risk load charged to the Individual immediately prior to acceptance of the new entrant into the health benefit plan. (3-31-22)
04. Rescission. When material application misstatements are found, rescission action by the carrier may be taken at the carrier's option. When rescission action is taken, premiums are refunded less any claims which had been paid prior to the date the rescission was initiated. At the carrier's option, the carrier may seek to recover any amounts of claims paid in excess of premiums paid. The applicable contract or coverage is considered null and void. (3-31-22)
05. Coverage Rescinded for Fraud or Misrepresentation. Any individual whose coverage is subsequently rescinded for fraud or misrepresentation will not be an "eligible individual" for a period of twelve (12) months from the effective date of the termination of the individual coverage and cannot be deemed to have "qualifying previous coverage" under Title 41, Chapter 22, 47, 52, or 55, Idaho Code; provided such limitations are not in conflict with the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act of 1996. (3-31-22)
06. Certification of Creditable Coverage. (3-31-22)