Idaho § 41-3904 - Certificate of authority required - Exceptions - Application of certain provisions

Full text of Idaho Idaho Statutes § 41-3904 — Certificate of authority required - Exceptions - Application of certain provisions, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.

§ 41-3904. Certificate of authority required - Exceptions - Application of certain provisions

(1) No person shall in this state offer a managed care plan on a predetermined and prepaid basis, unless authorized under a certificate of authority issued by the director. A person offering a managed care plan on a predetermined and prepaid basis is deemed to be transacting the business of insurance.

(2) An organization proposing to offer a managed care plan on a predetermined and prepaid basis, after it has filed its application for a certificate of authority as provided in section 41-3906 , Idaho Code, and while its application is pending, if permitted by and in accordance with rules promulgated by the director, may inform the public concerning its proposed health care services.

(3) Entities not offering a managed care plan shall not be subject to the provisions of this chapter.

(4) An entity not required to obtain a certificate of authority which holds itself out to the public or markets itself as an organization rendering basic health care services to a specified population through a managed care plan shall be subject to and must comply with the following sections of this chapter but shall not be subject to regulation by the department: 41-3902; 41-3903; 41-3904; 41-3909(1) and (2); 41-3914(1) and (2); 41-3915(1), (2), (3), (4), (5), (6) and (8); 41-3916; 41-3917; 41-3918(1), (2) and (4); 41-3919(1) and (2); 41-3920; 41-3921(2), (3) and (4); 41-3922(2); 41-3926; 41-3927; 41-3928; 41-3930 and 41-3932, Idaho Code.

[41-3904, added 1974, ch. 177, sec. 4, p. 1444; am. 1997, ch. 204, sec. 6, p. 584; am. 2003, ch. 304, sec. 14, p. 839.]

Source: official Idaho text · Last verified 2026-08-27

Frequently Asked Questions About Idaho § 41-3904

What does Idaho Statutes § 41-3904 cover?

Section 41-3904 ("Certificate of authority required - Exceptions - Application of certain provisions") is part of the Idaho Statutes, the codified statutory law of Idaho. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.

How do I cite Idaho § 41-3904?

A common citation format is "Idaho Statutes § 41-3904" (Idaho). Legal writing may require the code abbreviation, section number, and year or edition. Match the style required by your court, professor, or publisher.

Is this the official text of Idaho law?

No. This page is for research and education and may not include the most recent amendments. For official current law, check the Idaho official source linked on this page or consult a licensed Idaho attorney.

How does Idaho § 41-3904 apply to my situation?

Statutes are interpreted in context, and application depends on your specific facts. Only a licensed attorney in Idaho can advise on how this section applies to you. Contact your state or local bar association for a referral.

Sources & Verification

Not legal advice. Verify against the official source and consult a licensed attorney in Idaho.