Code of Maryland Regulations
Title 31 - MARYLAND INSURANCE ADMINISTRATION
Subtitle 03 - INSURANCE PRODUCERS AND OTHER INSURANCE PROFESSIONALS
Chapter 31.03.17 - Consolidated Services Center - SHOP Exchange Enrollment Permits
Section 31.03.17.08 - Permit Renewal

Universal Citation: MD Code Reg 31.03.17.08

Current through Register Vol. 51, No. 19, September 20, 2024

A. To qualify to renew a permit, a permit holder shall:

(1) Submit to the Commissioner a renewal application approved by the Commissioner;

(2) Pay a permit renewal fee if permitted by law;

(3) Submit to the Commissioner any additional information the Commissioner deems necessary;

(4) Complete the continuing education requirements as set forth in §A(7) of this regulation;

(5) Be of good character and trustworthy;

(6) Not have committed any act the Commissioner finds would warrant suspension or revocation of a SHOP Exchange enrollment permit under Insurance Article, § 31-113.1(b)(4), Annotated Code of Maryland;

(7) Complete 16 credit hours of continuing education during the prior permit period as approved by the Administration in consultation with the Maryland Health Benefit Exchange which shall include the following:
(a) A minimum of nine credit hours in health insurance; and

(b) A minimum of three credit hours in ethics;

(8) Have paid all undisputed taxes and unemployment insurance contributions payable to the Comptroller of Maryland and the Maryland Secretary of Labor, Licensing, and Regulation or has provided for payment in a manner satisfactory to the unit responsible for collection;

(9) Have paid any amount in arrears on an applicant's child support obligation, if any, or has provided for payment in a manner satisfactory to the unit responsible for collection; and

(10) Be engaged by the Consolidated Services Center and receive compensation only through the Consolidated Services Center.

B. A renewal application is considered timely filed if:

(1) The application contains all of the required information;

(2) The renewal permit fee, if permitted by law, has been received by the Administration; and

(3) The application is:
(a) Mailed and postmarked on or before the expiration date of the permit; or

(b) Submitted electronically and received by an information processing system that the Administration has designated for the purpose of receiving electronic applications prior to the expiration date of the permit.

C. If, at least 2 calendar weeks before a permit expires, the permit holder makes sufficient application for renewal of the permit, the permit shall not expire until:

(1) The Administration takes final action on the renewal application; and

(2) The time for seeking judicial review of the action expires or any judicial stay of the Administration's final action expires.

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