District Of Columbia § 31-3311.03b - Underwriting ratemaking criteria.
Full text of District Of Columbia D.C. Code § 31-3311.03b — Underwriting ratemaking criteria., with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 31-3311.03b. Underwriting ratemaking criteria.
31-3311.03bTo implement section 1201 of the Affordable Care Act, the Commissioner, with the approval of the Executive Board of the Health Benefit Exchange Authority, shall have the authority to establish by rule:
The geographic rating area for the District;
The age rating or curve; and
The rating for tobacco uses.
The Commissioner’s authority to implement subsection (a) of this section shall be accomplished in a manner that is not inconsistent with, or would prevent the application of, the Affordable Care Act and its implementing regulations. In exercising the authority under subsection (a) of this section, the Commissioner may provide consumer protections and benefits that exceed those provided in the Affordable Care Act.
Health insurers are required to merge their experience in the individual and group markets for purposes of setting health insurance rates.
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Source: official District Of Columbia text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About District Of Columbia § 31-3311.03b
What does D.C. Code § 31-3311.03b cover?
Section 31-3311.03b ("Underwriting ratemaking criteria.") is part of the D.C. Code, the codified statutory law of District Of Columbia. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
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