No. 39135 (5-year Review): Rule R305-5. Health Reform - Health Insurance Coverage in DEQ State Contracts - Implementation

DAR File No.: 39135
Filed: 02/09/2015 01:07:51 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:

The rule is required under Section 19-1-206. Specifically, the Department is required to adopt the requirements in Subsection 19-1-206(6). Specifically, the Department is required to make a rule that: 1) establishes requirements and procedures for a contractor to follow to demonstrate compliance with Section 19-1-206, which requires certain contractors to carry health insurance for their employees; 2) specifies how a contractor can establish that it meets the rules by providing a demonstration of "actuarial equivalency"; and 3) describes penalties.

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

This is the first five-year review. No comments have been received since the rule was promulgated.

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

The Department is required, under Subsection 19-1-206(6), to promulgate a rule that contains the requirements and limitations in Rule R305-5. Therefore, this rule should be continued. There have been no comments on the rule since it was promulgated.

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

Environmental Quality
Administration
195 N 1950 W
SALT LAKE CITY, UT 84116-3085

Direct questions regarding this rule to:

• Laura Lockhart at the above address, by phone at 801-536-0283, by FAX at 801-366-0292, or by Internet E-mail at [e-mail]

Effective:

02/09/2015

Authorized by:

Brad Johnson, Deputy Director

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