No. 34713 (5-year Review): Rule R590-235. Medicare Prescription Drug Plan

DAR File No.: 34713
Filed: 04/25/2011 02:27:26 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(3) authorizes the commissioner to administer and enforce Title 31A and make rules to implement its provisions. The purpose of this rule is to establish licensing and regulatory requirements for a stand-alone prescription drug plan (PDP). These PDPs provide Medicare Part D benefit plans.

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 not received any written comments regarding this rule within 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:

The rule establishes standards and requirements the PDP must meet before selling insurance. These standards are much the same as other insurers, requiring the Plan to submit quarterly and annual statements plus comply with capital and surplus limits set within the rule and risk-based capital requirements set within the code. Linking these standards and requirements with the PDP allows the department to check their financial stability giving greater assurance to consumer of the ability of the Plan to provide the benefits within their policy. Therefore, this rule should be continued.

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

Insurance
Administration
450 N MAIN ST
SALT LAKE CITY, UT 84114-1201

Direct questions regarding this rule to:

• Jilene Whitby at the above address, by phone at 801-538-3803, by FAX at 801-538-3829, or by Internet E-mail at [e-mail]

Authorized by:

Jilene Whitby, Information Specialist

Effective:

04/25/2011

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