Code of Maryland Regulations
Title 14 - INDEPENDENT AGENCIES
Subtitle 35 - MARYLAND HEALTH BENEFIT EXCHANGE
Chapter 14.35.15 - Carrier Certification Standards
Section 14.35.15.10 - Waiver Authority
Current through Register Vol. 51, No. 6, March 22, 2024
A. The Exchange, with the approval of the Exchange Board of Trustees, and for reasons solely within the discretion of the Exchange, may grant a waiver to a specific provision of the application for certification, with or without conditions.
B. A waiver may only be granted to the extent it does not conflict with the provisions of Insurance Article, Annotated Code of Maryland, or applicable federal and State law.
C. A carrier may submit a request for a waiver on a form developed by the Exchange.
D. Carriers who are newly seeking accreditation from outside entities and have not yet received such accreditation by the Exchange's application deadline should use the waiver process to seek waiver or modification of this condition.
E. The request shall state:
F. The Exchange may grant a waiver if:
G. Final Written Decisions on Requests for Waivers.
H. The Exchange may revoke a waiver if it appears that the reasons for granting the waiver have ceased to exist.
I. The Exchange's decision and the request for waiver shall be subject to public disclosure.