§ 1 Definitions
§ 2 Commonwealth health insurance connector authority; board; meetings; executive director
§ 3 Powers and duties of board
§ 4 Health benefit plans and stand-alone vision or dental plans to be offered to eligible individuals and groups
§ 5 Requirements for health insurance plans and stand-alone vision and dental plans offered through connector
§ 6 Binding agreement as condition of participation in connector for eligible small groups
§ 7A Small group wellness incentive pilot program
§ 8 Interagency agreements to furnish information necessary for performance of connector duties
§ 10 Seal of approval
§ 11 Enrollment in connector by producer; commission
§ 12 Surcharge to health benefit or stand-alone vision or dental plans; reports; withdrawal of health plan from connector
§ 13 Expenses incurred by connector; liabilities; indemnity and reimbursement; rights and property of connector upon dissolution, etc.
§ 14 Accounting; audits
§ 15 Study of connector and enrolled persons; written report
§ 15A Special commission to investigate and study role of connector
§ 16 Regulations
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