Participating carriers may contract with agents or brokers to provide marketing and servicing of health benefits coverage offered through the program. Any commissions set and paid pursuant to this section shall be determined by the participating carrier and the agent or broker.

(Added by Stats. 1992, Ch. 1128, Sec. 10. Effective January 1, 1993. Operative July 1, 1993, by Sec. 15 of Ch. 1128.)

Terms Used In California Insurance Code 10740

  • Agent or broker: means a person or entity licensed under Chapter 5 (commencing with Section 1621) of Part 2 of Division 1. See California Insurance Code 10700
  • Carrier: means any disability insurance company or any other entity that writes, issues, or administers health benefit plans that cover the employees of small employers, regardless of the situs of the contract or master policyholder. See California Insurance Code 10700
  • Contract: A legal written agreement that becomes binding when signed.
  • Program: means the Health Insurance Plan of California. See California Insurance Code 10700