Ohio § 1739.15
Full text of Ohio Ohio Revised Code § 1739.15, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 1739.15.
(A) A member of a multiple employer welfare arrangement operating a group self-insurance
program is liable for all legal obligations of the arrangement, including any obligations
of the arrangement to pay claims against it arising out of any occurrence, incident,
or accident covered under sections 1739.01 to 1739.22 of the Revised Code , in proportion to the ratio of the total number of covered employees employed by
the member on the first day of the month that the obligation arose to the total number
of covered employees employed by all members of the arrangement at the time the obligation
arose. (B) Division (A) of this section applies only to the extent that the total legal obligations
of the multiple employer welfare arrangement exceed the amount of any separate reserve
fund that is established by the arrangement for payment of the legal obligations of
the arrangement, provided the fund consists only of amounts in excess of the minimum
reserves required under division (A) of section 1739.11 of the Revised Code . (C) A multiple employer welfare arrangement operating a group self-insurance program
may sue and be sued in its own name. If the principal place of business of the arrangement is located in this state, service
of process shall be perfected upon the arrangement by serving its registered agent
in this state for service of process or by serving the arrangement in accordance with
the laws of this state. If the principal place of business of the arrangement is not located in this state,
the arrangement shall agree and consent that a civil action may be commenced against
it in the court of common pleas of the county of this state in which the cause of
action arose or in which the plaintiff resides. Service of process in the action shall be perfected upon the arrangement by serving
the superintendent of insurance in accordance with the laws of this state.
Frequently Asked Questions About Ohio § 1739.15
What does Ohio Revised Code § 1739.15 cover?
Section 1739.15 is part of the Ohio Revised Code, the codified statutory law of Ohio. 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 Ohio § 1739.15?
A common citation format is "Ohio Revised Code § 1739.15" (Ohio). 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 Ohio law?
No. This page is for research and education and may not include the most recent amendments. For official current law, check the Ohio official source linked on this page or consult a licensed Ohio attorney.
How does Ohio § 1739.15 apply to my situation?
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