New Hampshire § 420-K-3 - Section 420-K:3 Powers of the Pool.

§ 420-K-3. Section 420-K:3 Powers of the Pool.

I. The pool shall have the general powers and authority granted under the laws of New Hampshire to insurance companies licensed to transact health insurance. II. In addition, the pool shall have the specific authority to: (a) Enter into contracts as are necessary or proper to carry out the provisions and purposes of this chapter, including the authority, with the approval of the commissioner, to enter into contracts with programs of other states for the joint performance of common functions, or with persons or other organizations for the performance of administrative functions. (b) Sue or be sued, including taking any legal actions necessary or proper for recovery of any assessments for, on behalf of, or against members. (c) Take such legal action as necessary to avoid the payment of improper claims against the pool. (d) Define the array of health coverage products for which reinsurance will be provided, and to issue reinsurance policies, in accordance with the requirements of this chapter. (e) Establish rules, conditions, and procedures pertaining to the reinsurance of members' risks by the pool. (f) Establish appropriate rates, rate schedules, rate adjustments, rate classifications, and any other actuarial functions appropriate to the operation of the pool. (g) Assess members in accordance with the provisions of this chapter, and to make advance interim assessments as may be reasonable and necessary for organizational and interim operating expenses and to pay claims reinsured by the pool. Any such interim assessments shall be credited as offsets against any regular assessments due following the close of the fiscal year. (h) Appoint from among the members appropriate legal, actuarial, and other committees as necessary to provide technical assistance in the operation of the pool, policy, and other contract design, and any other function within the authority of the pool. (i) Borrow money to effectuate the purposes of the pool. Any notes or other evidence of indebtedness of the pool not in default shall be legal investments for insurers and may be carried as admitted assets. (j) Develop a standard health benefit plan.