Code of Maine Rules
02 - DEPARTMENT OF PROFESSIONAL AND FINANCIAL REGULATION
031 - BUREAU OF INSURANCE
Chapter 857 - Small Business Health Insurance Premium Support Program
Section 031-857-7 - Notices to Small Group Policyholders
Current through 2024-38, September 18, 2024
1. Before November 1, 2021 or with the first premium invoice issued to a new policyholder, small group health insurance carriers must provide a notice explaining the program to all policyholders that are eligible small businesses, including an explanation of the purpose of the program and the duration of the program. This notice must include a request that copies of the notice be provided to employees, and that the notice be posted prominently in the employer's workplace, in locations where other employment notices are posted. This notice must also include an explanation that the premium relief credits must be divided with the enrolled eligible employee in an amount that is in at least the same proportion as the employee's premium contribution.
2. A similar notice must be provided with each subsequent monthly premium invoice sent to an eligible small business.
3. The Superintendent shall provide sample language to be included in these notices.