Rhode Island General Laws 42-7.4-9. Appeals
Appeals from administrative orders or decisions made pursuant to any provisions of this chapter shall be pursued pursuant to chapter 35 of Title 42. The right to appeal under this section shall be expressly made conditional upon prepayment of all contribution, interest, and penalties unless the insurer demonstrates to the satisfaction of the court that the insurer has a reasonable probability of success on the merits and is unable to prepay all contribution, interest, and penalties, considering not only the insurer’s own financial resources but also the ability of the insurer to borrow the required funds. If the court, after appeal, holds that the insurer is entitled to a refund, the insurer shall also be paid interest on the amount at the rate provided in § 44-1-7.1 of the Rhode Island general laws, as amended.
History of Section.
P.L. 2014, ch. 145, art. 16, § 4.
Terms Used In Rhode Island General Laws 42-7.4-9
- Appeal: A request made after a trial, asking another court (usually the court of appeals) to decide whether the trial was conducted properly. To make such a request is "to appeal" or "to take an appeal." One who appeals is called the appellant.
- Insurer: means all persons offering, administering, and/or insuring healthcare services, including, but not limited to:
(A) Policies of accident and sickness insurance, as defined by chapter 18 of Title 27:
(B) Nonprofit hospital or medical-service plans, as defined by chapters 19 and 20 of title 27;
(C) Any person whose primary function is to provide diagnostic, therapeutic, or preventive services to a defined population on the basis of a periodic premium;
(D) All domestic, foreign, or alien insurance companies, mutual associations, and organizations;
(E) Health maintenance organizations, as defined by chapter 41 of Title 27;
(F) All persons providing health benefits coverage on a self-insurance basis;
(G) All third-party administrators described in Rhode Island General Laws 42-7.4-2