Ohio § 3901.96
Full text of Ohio Ohio Revised Code § 3901.96, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 3901.96.
(A) As used in this section: (1) “ Nonprofit agricultural membership organization ” means an organization or an affiliate of an organization that meets both of the
following: (a) The organization was incorporated in this state on or before December 31, 1919, for
the purpose of promoting the interests of farmers in this state. (b) The organization provides healthcare benefit coverage exclusively to members of the
organization and the members' families pursuant to contracts between the members and
the organization or its affiliate. (2) “ Material marketing ” means the official written materials and verbal communications provided to, or directed
at, prospective members and members' families for advertising or marketing purposes. (B) Healthcare benefit coverage provided by a nonprofit agricultural membership organization
that meets all of the following is not subject to Title XXXIX or Chapter 1739., 1751.,
or 1753. of the Revised Code and shall not be considered insurance under any law of
this state: (1) The healthcare benefit coverage is provided by a nonprofit agricultural membership
organization to the organization's members; (2) The application for healthcare benefit coverage and any contract provided to a member
is in writing; (3) The application for healthcare benefit coverage and any contract provided to a member
prominently states both of the following: (a) The healthcare benefit coverage is not insurance; (b) The healthcare benefit coverage is not subject to the laws and rules of this state
governing insurance. (C) A nonprofit agricultural membership organization shall not represent that healthcare
benefit coverage provided by the organization is insurance in any material marketing. (D) The risks arising out of healthcare benefit coverage provided by a nonprofit agricultural
membership organization may be assumed or reinsured by a company authorized to conduct
the business of insurance in this state.
Frequently Asked Questions About Ohio § 3901.96
What does Ohio Revised Code § 3901.96 cover?
Section 3901.96 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 § 3901.96?
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Is this the official text of Ohio law?
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How does Ohio § 3901.96 apply to my situation?
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