Louisiana Administrative Code
Title 37 - INSURANCE Part
Part XIII - Regulations
Chapter 31 - Regulation 53-Basic Health Insurance Plan Pilot Program
Section XIII-3113 - Authorization of Pilot Plan

A. The commissioner shall have sole discretion regarding the authorization of carriers under the LA Health Plan. Applications will be evaluated by the commissioner in order of their receipt. The commissioner shall have sole discretion in determining if an application is complete. Within 30 days of receiving a complete application, but in no event prior to the effective date of this regulation, the commissioner shall provide a written notice of findings to the applying carrier. That notice shall:

B. In evaluating and authorizing carriers under the LA Health Plan, the commissioner may consider, but not be limited to, the following criteria:

C. The LA Health Plan shall not be issued or delivered to an applicant for the plan until a copy of the form is filed and approved by the commissioner. The commissioner shall review these forms in accordance with the Louisiana Insurance Code.

D. Each authorized carrier in the pilot plan shall file with the commissioner the rates, rating plans, and rating systems that will be applicable to the LA Health Plan.

E. The commissioner, in accordance with the Louisiana Insurance Code, may make, or cause to be made, an examination of the books and records of the authorized carrier of the LA Health Plan as the commissioner deems necessary to ensure compliance with these regulations and the pilot plan agreement.