33-22-1820. Periodic market evaluation — report. The commissioner may study and report at least every 3 years to the governor or other interested persons on the effectiveness of this part. The report must analyze the effectiveness of this part in promoting rate stability, product availability, and coverage affordability. The report may contain recommendations for actions to improve the overall effectiveness, efficiency, and fairness of the small employer health insurance markets. The report must address whether carriers and producers are fairly and actively marketing or issuing health benefit plans to small employers in fulfillment of the purposes of this part. The report may contain recommendations for market conduct or other regulatory standards or action.

Terms Used In Montana Code 33-22-1820

  • Small employer: means a person, firm, corporation, partnership, or bona fide association that is actively engaged in business and that, with respect to a calendar year and a plan year, employed at least two but not more than 50 eligible employees during the preceding calendar year and employed at least two employees on the first day of the plan year. See Montana Code 33-22-1803