Nebraska § 44-7612 - Coverage notification; summary plan description; claim or appeal denial notice; statement required.
Full text of Nebraska Revised Statutes of Nebraska § 44-7612 — Coverage notification; summary plan description; claim or appeal denial notice; statement required., with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 44-7612. Coverage notification; summary plan description; claim or appeal denial notice; statement required.
(1) A multiple employer welfare arrangement shall notify in writing each participating employer and each covered individual applying for coverage by the multiple employer welfare arrangement that a health benefit plan provided by the multiple employer welfare arrangement is not:
(a) Insurance;
(b) Subject to state laws and requirements that apply to health insurance offered by a licensed insurer; and
(c) Covered by the Nebraska Life and Health Insurance Guaranty Association.
(2) The notice required by subsection (1) of this section shall, in ten-point or greater type, disclose that the multiple employer welfare arrangement is authorized under state law to assess participating employers for claims under the health benefit plan in addition to other remedies the multiple employer welfare arrangement may take if the multiple employer welfare arrangement is unable to pay claims.
(3) If the multiple employer welfare arrangement provides coverage to covered individuals who are self-employed individuals, the multiple employer welfare arrangement shall include a statement in the summary plan description and any claim or appeal denial notice that self-employed covered individuals may contact the Director of Insurance. Such statement shall include the mailing address and telephone number for the Department of Insurance.
Frequently Asked Questions About Nebraska § 44-7612
What does Revised Statutes of Nebraska § 44-7612 cover?
Section 44-7612 ("Coverage notification; summary plan description; claim or appeal denial notice; statement required.") is part of the Revised Statutes of Nebraska, the codified statutory law of Nebraska. 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 Nebraska § 44-7612?
A common citation format is "Revised Statutes of Nebraska § 44-7612" (Nebraska). 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 Nebraska law?
No. This page is for research and education and may not include the most recent amendments. For official current law, check the Nebraska official source linked on this page or consult a licensed Nebraska attorney.
How does Nebraska § 44-7612 apply to my situation?
Statutes are interpreted in context, and application depends on your specific facts. Only a licensed attorney in Nebraska can advise on how this section applies to you. Contact your state or local bar association for a referral.
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