This article shall not be construed to prohibit or to compel the purchasing alliance or a participating carrier from using the services of an agent or broker.

(Added by Stats. 1996, Ch. 916, Sec. 1. Effective January 1, 1997.)

Terms Used In California Insurance Code 10872

  • Carrier: means any licensed disability insurance company or licensed health care service plan or any other entity that writes, issues, or administers any health benefit plan or ancillary benefit plan to employers or small employers in this state. See California Insurance Code 10810
  • Purchasing alliance: means a non-risk-bearing entity issued a certificate of registration pursuant to this chapter to provide health benefits through multiple unaffiliated participating carriers to multiple participating employers, small employers and their employees within this state as authorized by the commissioner. See California Insurance Code 10810
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