Virginia § 38.2-3456 - Prohibited activities
Full text of Virginia Code of Virginia § 38.2-3456 — Prohibited activities, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 38.2-3456. Prohibited activities
A. A navigator shall not:
1. Engage in any activity that would require an insurance agent license under this title;
2. Offer advice about which qualified health plan or qualified dental plan is better or worse for a particular individual or employer;
3. Act as an intermediary between an employer and an insurer that offers a qualified health plan or qualified dental plan offered through an exchange;
4. Violate any unfair trade practice and privacy requirements in §§ 38.2-502, 38.2-503, 38.2-506, 38.2-509, 38.2-512, 38.2-515, 38.2-612.1, 38.2-613, and 38.2-614 to the extent such requirements are applicable to the activities of navigators; or
5. Receive compensation for services or duties as a navigator that are prohibited by federal law, including compensation from a health carrier.
B. An individual or entity shall not claim to be, or otherwise hold himself or itself out as, a navigator or conduct business as a navigator in the Commonwealth without:
1. Having been selected as a navigator in accordance with applicable federal or state law;
2. Having evidence of successful completion of all navigator requirements prescribed by the Secretary or the Exchange; and
3. Having met requirements established pursuant to § 38.2-3457.
C. If an individual or entity has engaged in the Commonwealth in one or more of the prohibited activities identified in this section, a complaint may be filed with the Commission. The Commission, upon investigation and verification of the prohibited activity or activities, may order such individual or entity to cease and desist such prohibited conduct.
Frequently Asked Questions About Virginia § 38.2-3456
What does Code of Virginia § 38.2-3456 cover?
Section 38.2-3456 ("Prohibited activities") is part of the Code of Virginia, the codified statutory law of Virginia. 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 Virginia § 38.2-3456?
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Is this the official text of Virginia law?
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How does Virginia § 38.2-3456 apply to my situation?
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