No. 41440 (5-year Review): Rule R590-203. Health Grievance Review Process  

  • DAR File No.: 41440
    Filed: 04/04/2017 12:59:31 PM

    NOTICE OF REVIEW AND STATEMENT OF CONTINUATION

    Concise explanation of the particular statutory provisions under which the rule is enacted and how these provisions authorize or require the rule:

    Subsection 31A-2-201(1) authorizes the commissioner to administer and enforce Title 31A. Subsection 31A-2-201(3)(a) authorizes the commissioner to make rules to implement the provisions of Title 31A. Section 31A-2-203 authorizes the commissioner to examine carrier records, files, and documentation. Section 31A-4-116 and Subsection 31A-22-629(4) require the commissioner to establish minimum standards for grievance review procedures.

    Summary of written comments received during and since the last five-year review of the rule from interested persons supporting or opposing the rule:

    The department has received no written comments regarding this rule during the past five years.

    Reasoned justification for continuation of the rule, including reasons why the agency disagrees with comments in opposition to the rule, if any:

    This rule clarifies statute and explains the difference between federal law and state statutes. The rule ensures that a carrier's grievance review procedures for individual and group health insurance and disability income insurance plans comply with federal law. Removing this rule would confuse insurers as to what is required of them in regards to their grievance procedures. This rule provides consumer protections. Therefore, this rule should be continued.

    The full text of this rule may be inspected, during regular business hours, at the Office of Administrative Rules, or at:

    Insurance
    Administration
    Room 3110 STATE OFFICE BLDG
    450 N MAIN ST
    SALT LAKE CITY, UT 84114-1201

    Direct questions regarding this rule to:

    Effective:

    04/04/2017

    Authorized by:

    Steve Gooch, Information Specialist


Document Information

Effective Date:
4/4/2017
Publication Date:
05/01/2017
Type:
Five-Year Notices of Review and Statements of Continuation
Filed Date:
04/04/2017
Agencies:
Insurance, Administration
Authorized By:
Steve Gooch, Information Specialist
DAR File No.:
41440
Summary:

The department has received no written comments regarding this rule during the past five years.

CodeNo:
R590-203
CodeName:
{46649|R590-203|R590-203. Health Grievance Review Process}
Link Address:
InsuranceAdministrationRoom 3110 STATE OFFICE BLDG450 N MAIN STSALT LAKE CITY, UT 84114-1201
Link Way:

Steve Gooch, by phone at 801-538-3803, by FAX at 801-538-3829, or by Internet E-mail at sgooch@utah.gov

AdditionalInfo:
More information about a Five-Year Notice of Review and Statement of Continuation is available online. The Portable Document Format (PDF) version of the Bulletin is the official version. The PDF version of this issue is available at https://rules.utah.gov/publicat/bull_pdf/2017/b20170501.pdf. The HTML edition of the Bulletin is a convenience copy. Any discrepancy between the PDF version and HTML version is resolved in favor of the PDF version. For questions regarding the content or ...
Related Chapter/Rule NO.: (1)
R590-203. Health Grievance Review Process and Disability Claims.