31A-30-102 - Purpose statement.
               	 		 31A-30-102.    Purpose statement.
      The purpose of this chapter is to:
      (1)  prevent abusive rating practices;
      (2)  require disclosure of rating practices to purchasers;
      (3)  establish rules regarding:
      (a)  a universal individual and small group application; and
      (b)  renewability of coverage;
      (4)  improve the overall fairness and efficiency of the individual and small groupinsurance market;
      (5)  provide increased access for individuals and small employers to health insurance; and
      (6)  provide an employer with the opportunity to establish a defined contributionarrangement for an employee to purchase a health benefit plan through the Internet portal createdby Section 63M-1-2504.
Amended by Chapter 12, 2009 General Session