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DC Code § 31-3514 (2021)
2021 District of Columbia Code|Title 31 - Insurance and Securities|Chapter 35 - Hospital and Medical Services Corporations Regulation|§ 31-3514. Open enrollment. [Repealed]

Repealed.  (Apr. 9, 1997, D.C. Law 11-245, § 15, 44 DCR 1158; June 11, 2004, D.C. Law 15-166, § 4(u)(3), 51 DCR 2817; Mar. 2, 2007, D.C. Law 16-192, § 5012(b), 53 DCR 6899; Mar. 25, 2009, D.C. Law 17-369, § 2(f), 56 DCR 1346; Feb. 4, 2010, D.C. Law 18-104, § 2(e), 56 DCR 9182; Sept. 24, 2010, D.C. Law 18-223, § 5023(b), 57 DCR 6242; Sept. 26, 2012, D.C. Law 19-171, § 88(b), 59 DCR 6190; May 2, 2015, D.C. Law 20-265, § 105(d), 62 DCR 1529.)  Prior Codifications 1981 Ed., § 35-4714. Section References This section is referenced in § 31-205, § 31-3501, § 31-3505, § 31-3506, § 31-3508, § 31-3512, and § 47-2608. Effect of Amendments D.C. Law 15-166, in par. (3) of subsec. (j), substituted “Department of Insurance, Securities, and Banking” for “Department of Insurance and Securities Regulation” both times it appears. D.C. Law 16-192 repealed subsec. (f) and rewrote subsecs. (j) and (k). D.C. Law 17-369, in subsec. (j)(2), substituted “shall order annually an independent” for “may order an independent”; rewrote subsec. (k); and added subsecs. (m), (n), and (o). D.C. Law 18-104 added subsecs. (p), (q) and (r). D.C. Law 18-223, in subsec. (j)(2), substituted “Healthy DC and Health Care Expansion Fund” for “Healthy DC Fund”. The 2012 amendment by D.C. Law 19-171 validated previously made technical corrections.
DC Code § 31-3514.01 (2021)
2021 District of Columbia Code|Title 31 - Insurance and Securities|Chapter 35 - Hospital and Medical Services Corporations Regulation|§ 31-3514.01. Tax and related payments

A corporation shall be subject to § 47-2608.  (Apr. 9, 1997, D.C. Law 11-245, § 15a; as added Mar. 2, 2007, D.C. Law 16-192, § 5012(c), 53 DCR 6899.)  Section References This section is referenced in § 31-3514.02.
DC Code § 31-3515 (2021)
2021 District of Columbia Code|Title 31 - Insurance and Securities|Chapter 35 - Hospital and Medical Services Corporations Regulation|§ 31-3515. Conversion to a for-profit entity

A corporation issued a certificate of authority under this chapter shall not be converted into a stock corporation, partnership, limited liability company, or other business entity organized for profit.  (Apr. 9, 1997, D.C. Law 11-245, § 16, 44 DCR 1158; Apr. 11, 2003, D.C. Law 14-297, § 401(c), 50 DCR 330; Dec. 9, 2003, D.C. Law 15-56, § 3(a), 50 DCR 9188; Mar. 25, 2009, D.C. Law 17-369, § 2(g), 56 DCR 1346.)  Prior Codifications 1981 Ed., § 35-4715. Effect of Amendments D.C. Law 14-297 rewrote subsec. (b)(2) which had read as follows: “(2) Fails to comply with §§ 31-4405, 31-4410 through 31-4415, 31-4421, 31-4424, 31-4428, 31-4431, and 31-4441;” D.C. Law 15-56, in subsec. (b), substituted “company not involving a nonprofit hospital service plan or medical service plan unless” for “company unless”, and added subsec. (b-1). D.C. Law 17-369 rewrote the section. Emergency Legislation For temporary (90 day) amendment of section, see § 3(a) of Department of Insurance and Securities Regulation Merger Review Emergency Amendment Act of 2002 (D.C. Act 14-457, July 23, 2002, 48 DCR 8132). For temporary (90 day) amendment of section, see § 3(a) of Department of Insurance and Securities Regulation Merger Review Congressional Review Emergency Amendment Act of 2002 (D.C. Act 14-513, October 23, 2002, 49 DCR 10475). For temporary (90 day) amendment of section, see § 3(a) of Department of Insurance and Securities Regulation Merger Review Congressional Review Emergency Amendment Act of 2003 (D.C. Act 15-8, January 27, 2003, 50 DCR 1473). For temporary (90 day) amendment of section, see § 3(a) of Department of Insurance and Securities Regulation Merger Review Emergency Amendment Act of 2003 (D.C. Act 15-205, October 24, 2003, 50 DCR 9845). For temporary (90 day) amendment of section, see § 3(a) of Department of Insurance and Securities Regulation Merger Review Second Congressional Review Emergency Amendment Act of 2003 (D.C. Act 15-257, November 25, 2003, 50 DCR 11006). Temporary Legislation For temporary (225 day) amendment of section, see § 3(a) of Department of Insurance and Securities Regulation Merger Review Temporary Amendment Act of 2002 (D.C. Law 14-217, March 25, 2003, law notification 50 DCR 2730).
DC Code § 31-3516 (2021)
2021 District of Columbia Code|Title 31 - Insurance and Securities|Chapter 35 - Hospital and Medical Services Corporations Regulation|§ 31-3516. Conversion to a mutual company

A corporation issued a certificate of authority under this chapter shall not be converted into a mutual insurance company.  (Apr. 9, 1997, D.C. Law 11-245, § 17, 44 DCR 1158; Dec. 9, 2003, D.C. Law 15-56, § 3(b), 50 DCR 9188; Mar. 25, 2009, D.C. Law 17-369, § 2(h), 56 DCR 1346.)  Prior Codifications 1981 Ed., § 35-4716. Effect of Amendments D.C. Law 15-56, in subsec. (b), substituted “company not involving a nonprofit hospital service plan or medical service plan unless” for “company unless”, and added subsec. (b-1). D.C. Law 17-369 rewrote the section. Emergency Legislation For temporary (90 day) amendment of section, see § 3(b) of Department of Insurance and Securities Regulation Merger Review Emergency Amendment Act of 2002 (D.C. Act 14-457, July 23, 2002, 48 DCR 8132). For temporary (90 day) amendment of section, see § 3(b) of Department of Insurance and Securities Regulation Merger Review Congressional Review Emergency Amendment Act of 2002 (D.C. Act 14-513, October 23, 2002, 49 DCR 10475). For temporary (90 day) amendment of section, see § 3(b) of Department of Insurance and Securities Regulation Merger Review Congressional Review Emergency Amendment Act of 2003 (D.C. Act 15-8, January 27, 2003, 50 DCR 1473). For temporary (90 day) amendment of section, see § 3(b) of Department of Insurance and Securities Regulation Merger Review Emergency Amendment Act of 2003 (D.C. Act 15-205, October 24, 2003, 50 DCR 9845). For temporary (90 day) amendment of section, see § 3(b) of Department of Insurance and Securities Regulation Merger Review Second Congressional Review Emergency Amendment Act of 2003 (D.C. Act 15-257, November 25, 2003, 50 DCR 11006). Temporary Legislation For temporary (225 day) amendment of section, see § 3(b) of Department of Insurance and Securities Regulation Merger Review Temporary Amendment Act of 2002 (D.C. Law 14-217, March 25, 2003, law notification 50 DCR 2730).
DC Code § 31-3518 (2021)
2021 District of Columbia Code|Title 31 - Insurance and Securities|Chapter 35 - Hospital and Medical Services Corporations Regulation|§ 31-3518. Directors and trustees

Notwithstanding § 31-706(c)(3), or any other provision of District of Columbia insurance law referenced in § 31-3503, the following provisions shall apply to a domestic corporation issued a certificate of authority under this chapter: (1) The board of directors or trustees shall consist of not less than 5 nor more than 21 members, who shall be elected by a majority of the members of the board. The term of a director or trustee shall be not less than 1 year nor more than 3 years, and shall be specified in the corporation’s bylaws. (2) The directors or trustees of a domestic corporation shall at all times include subscriber representatives. (3) A majority of the board of directors or trustees shall at all times consist of members other than employees and officers of the corporation, or of any affiliate or subsidiary of the corporation. (4) Not less than one-third of the members of the board of directors or trustees shall be residents of the District of Columbia. (5) The articles of incorporation or bylaws of a domestic corporation shall state the number of directors or trustees necessary to constitute a quorum for conducting business at its meetings and the number of directors’ or trustees’ votes necessary to effect action on any matter presented for a vote of the board of directors or trustees. In regard to any matter involving conversion to a mutual or stock insurance company, or merger, consolidation, or other form of reorganization of the corporation, the affirmative vote of at least 80% of all directors or trustees shall be required to effect action by the board.  (Apr. 9, 1997, D.C. Law 11-245, § 19, 44 DCR 1158.)  Prior Codifications 1981 Ed., § 35-4718.
DC Code § 31-3519 (2021)
2021 District of Columbia Code|Title 31 - Insurance and Securities|Chapter 35 - Hospital and Medical Services Corporations Regulation|§ 31-3519. Reports to directors and trustees

The officers or other management of a corporation issued a certificate of authority under this chapter shall report to its board of directors or trustees, no less often than quarterly, regarding any and all transactions or events that have, or are likely to have, a material impact on the operations or financial condition of the corporation.  (Apr. 9, 1997, D.C. Law 11-245, § 20, 44 DCR 1158.)  Prior Codifications 1981 Ed., § 35-4719.
DC Code § 31-3520 (2021)
2021 District of Columbia Code|Title 31 - Insurance and Securities|Chapter 35 - Hospital and Medical Services Corporations Regulation|§ 31-3520. Oversight role and fiduciary obligation of directors, officers, and employees

(a) The Mayor shall promulgate regulations establishing the oversight role and fiduciary obligation of each member of the board of directors or trustees of a corporation issued a certificate of authority under this chapter. Such regulations shall require the corporation to adopt a code of conduct and compliance program for all board members, officers and employees of the corporation. (b) A corporation issued a certificate of authority under this chapter shall file with the Mayor annually, on or before June 1, a copy of its bylaws which shall require the corporation’s board of directors or trustees to adopt policies consistent with the provisions of the code of conduct and compliance program regulations promulgated by the Mayor. Any amendments to the bylaws shall be filed with the Mayor by the corporation within 30 days of adoption by the board.  (Apr. 9, 1997, D.C. Law 11-245, § 21, 44 DCR 1158.)  Prior Codifications 1981 Ed., § 35-4720.
DC Code § 31-3522 (2021)
2021 District of Columbia Code|Title 31 - Insurance and Securities|Chapter 35 - Hospital and Medical Services Corporations Regulation|§ 31-3522. Appeals

If, within the time for approval, the Mayor sends notice of disapproval of the proposed form of any subscriber contract, of proposed contract rates, or of any management contract or service agreement required by this chapter to be approved by the Mayor, the affected corporation may contest the Mayor’s decision. Any action to contest the Mayor’s decision shall be initiated within 30 days from the date on which the notice of decision is served on the corporation by delivering a written request for a hearing to the Department of Insurance, Securities, and Banking. The hearing shall commence in not fewer than 10 days nor more than 30 days from the date on which the action to contest the Mayor’s decision is received by the Department of Insurance, Securities, and Banking. The hearing and its disposition shall be governed by the procedures for contested cases in Chapter 1 of Title 26 (Insurance) of the District of Columbia Municipal Regulations (26 DCMR chapter 1).  (Apr. 9, 1997, D.C. Law 11-245, § 23, 44 DCR 1158; June 11, 2004, D.C. Law 15-166, § 4(u)(5), 51 DCR 2817.)  Prior Codifications 1981 Ed., § 35-4722. Section References This section is referenced in § 31-3508 and § 31-3517. Effect of Amendments D.C. Law 15-166 substituted “Department of Insurance, Securities, and Banking” for “Department of Insurance and Securities Regulation” both times it appears. Emergency Legislation For temporary (90 day) amendment of section, see § 4(u)(5) of Consolidation of Financial Services Emergency Amendment Act of 2004 (D.C. Act 15-381, February 27, 2004, 51 DCR 2653).
DC Code § 31-3523 (2021)
2021 District of Columbia Code|Title 31 - Insurance and Securities|Chapter 35 - Hospital and Medical Services Corporations Regulation|§ 31-3523. General transition provisions

(a) In his or her sole discretion, the Mayor may provide, upon application and for good cause shown by a corporation in existence and operating in the District of Columbia on April 9, 1997, for a reasonable period of time for such corporation to comply with any requirement of this chapter. (b) Notwithstanding any provisions to the contrary in Chapter 7 of this title, or this chapter, a transaction ongoing as of April 9, 1997, which would otherwise be subject to the notice requirements of § 31-706(a), shall be filed with the Mayor for approval no later than 90 days after April 9, 1997, only if the transaction involves more than 3% of the amount of admitted assets or more than 20% of the amount of surplus of the corporation as of the 31st day of the previous December, whichever amount is less. Failure of the Mayor to act within 60 days after such a filing shall constitute approval of the transaction. The Mayor shall not disapprove a transaction ongoing as of April 9, 1997, if the transaction was lawful when begun. Extension or renewal of a transaction ongoing as of April 9, 1997, shall be subject to the notice and other requirements of the Holding Company Systems Act of 1993, and shall not be renewed or extended except upon terms approved by the Mayor.  (Apr. 9, 1997, D.C. Law 11-245, § 24, 44 DCR 1158.)  Prior Codifications 1981 Ed., § 35-4723. Section References This section is referenced in § 31-3508. References in Text The “Holding Company Systems Act of 1993”, referred to in (b), is D.C. Law 10-44, which is codified primarily as § 31-701 et seq.
DC Code § 31-3523.01 (2021)
2021 District of Columbia Code|Title 31 - Insurance and Securities|Chapter 35 - Hospital and Medical Services Corporations Regulation|§ 31-3523.01. Regulatory authority

Nothing in this chapter shall be construed to diminish the authority of the Council to regulate the affairs of Group Hospitalization and Medical Services, Inc.  (Apr. 9, 1997, D.C. Law 11-245, § 24a; as added Mar. 25, 2009, D.C. Law 17-369, § 2(i), 56 DCR 1346.)
DC Code § 31-3524 (2021)
2021 District of Columbia Code|Title 31 - Insurance and Securities|Chapter 35 - Hospital and Medical Services Corporations Regulation|§ 31-3524. Rules and regulations

The Mayor, in accordance with subchapter I of Chapter 5 of Title 2, shall issue rules to implement the provisions of this chapter.  (Apr. 9, 1997, D.C. Law 11-245, § 25, 44 DCR 1158; Mar. 25, 2009, D.C. Law 17-369, § 2(j), 56 DCR 1346.)  Prior Codifications 1981 Ed., § 35-4724. Effect of Amendments D.C. Law 17-369 substituted “shall” for “may”.
DC Code § 31-3551 (2021)
2021 District of Columbia Code|Title 31 - Insurance and Securities|Chapter 35A - Reduction of health care benefits lien|§ 31-3551. Reduction of health care benefits lien

(a) Except as provided in subsection (d) of this section, this chapter shall apply to any right of subrogation under a contract or applicable law for payment of health-care benefits or services for an injured person paid or payable by a subrogee or under any system of self-insurance or indemnification for health-care expenses, if the amount of the subrogee's claim as determined under subsection (b) of this section is voluntarily paid by the injured person from the injured person's recovery in a claim for personal injury. (b)(1) Unless a subrogee files a petition to intervene in the personal injury action and is independently represented by counsel, in a subrogation claim arising out of a claim for personal injury, the amount permitted to be recovered by a subrogee for health-care benefits or services paid or payable on behalf of the injured person, subject to paragraph (2) of this subsection, shall be reduced by dividing the total amount of the costs of litigation and the attorneys’ fees incurred by the injured person for services rendered in connection with the injured person's claim for personal injury by the amount of the total recovery in the claim for personal injury and multiplying the result by the amount of the subrogee’s subrogation claim. (2) The result under paragraph (1) of this subsection shall not exceed one-third of an injured person’s recovery in a claim for personal injury. (3) A subrogee has no obligation to advise an injured person or the attorney for the injured person of the injured person's right to a reduction of the subrogation claim. (c) On written request by a subrogee, an injured person or the attorney for the injured person who demands a reduction of the subrogation claim as described in this chapter shall provide the subrogee with a certification by the injured person that states the amount of the attorneys’ fees and the costs of litigation incurred by the injured person in connection with the injured person's claim. (d) This chapter shall not apply to: (1) A voluntary reduction of a subrogation claim by a subrogee that exceeds the reduction of the subrogation claim as described in subsection (b) of this section; or (2) The District of Columbia Medicaid program. (e) For the purposes of this chapter, the term "subrogee" means any person or entity that provides accident and sickness benefits or medical, surgical, or hospital benefits, whether on an indemnity or a reimbursement basis or a prepaid basis, including insurance carriers, and employers.  (May 12, 2016, D.C. Law 21-110, § 2, 63 DCR 4322.)
DC Code § 31-3602 (2021)
2021 District of Columbia Code|Title 31 - Insurance and Securities|Chapter 36 - Long-Term Care Insurance|§ 31-3602. Scope

(a) Any policy or rider advertised, marketed, or offered as long-term care or nursing home insurance delivered or issued for delivery in the District of Columbia shall comply with the provisions of this chapter. (b) This chapter is not intended to supersede the obligations of entities subject to this chapter to comply with the substance of other applicable insurance laws insofar as they do not conflict with this chapter; except that, this chapter shall supersede laws and regulations designed and intended to apply to Medicare supplement insurance policies. (c) The requirements of this chapter shall apply to policies delivered or issued for delivery in the District of Columbia on or after May 23, 2000.  (May 23, 2000, D.C. Law 13-121, § 3, 47 DCR 2038.)
DC Code § 31-3603 (2021)
2021 District of Columbia Code|Title 31 - Insurance and Securities|Chapter 36 - Long-Term Care Insurance|§ 31-3603. Long-term insurance; who may issue

Long-term care insurance may be issued by insurers, fraternal benefits societies, nonprofit health, hospital, and medical service corporations, prepaid health plans, and health maintenance organizations, and any similar organization to the extent they are otherwise authorized to issue life or health insurance. Any product advertised, marketed, or offered as long-term care insurance shall be subject to the provisions of this chapter.  (May 23, 2000, D.C. Law 13-121, § 4, 47 DCR 2038.)
DC Code § 31-3604 (2021)
2021 District of Columbia Code|Title 31 - Insurance and Securities|Chapter 36 - Long-Term Care Insurance|§ 31-3604. Group policies issued in other states

No group long-term care insurance coverage may be offered to a resident of the District of Columbia under a group policy issued in another state to a group described in § 31-3601(4)(D), unless the District of Columbia, or another state having statutory and regulatory long-term care insurance requirements substantially similar to those adopted in the District of Columbia has made a determination that such requirements have been met.  (May 23, 2000, D.C. Law 13-121, § 5, 47 DCR 2038.)
DC Code § 31-3607 (2021)
2021 District of Columbia Code|Title 31 - Insurance and Securities|Chapter 36 - Long-Term Care Insurance|§ 31-3607. Minimum number of members for associations

(a) Prior to advertising, marketing, or offering a group long-term care insurance policy within the District of Columbia, an association or associations, or an insurer of the association or associations, shall file evidence with the Commissioner that the association, or associations has: (1) At the outset, a minimum of 100 members; (2) Been organized and maintained in good faith for purposes other than that of obtaining insurance; (3) Been in active existence for at least one year; and (4) A constitution and bylaws which provide the following: (A) That the association or associations hold regular meetings not less than annually to further the purposes of the members; (B) That, except for credit unions, the association or associations collect dues or solicit contributions from members; and (C) That the members have voting privileges and representation on the governing board and committees. (b) Thirty days after the filing required by subsection (a) of this section, the association or associations shall be deemed to have satisfied the organizational requirements of subsection (a) of this section unless the Commissioner make a finding that the association, or associations, does not satisfy the organizational requirements.  (May 23, 2000, D.C. Law 13-121, § 8, 47 DCR 2038.)
DC Code § 31-3608 (2021)
2021 District of Columbia Code|Title 31 - Insurance and Securities|Chapter 36 - Long-Term Care Insurance|§ 31-3608. Monthly reports

Any time a long-term care benefit which is funded through a life insurance vehicle by the acceleration of the death benefit is in benefit payment status, a monthly report shall be provided to the policyholder. The monthly report shall include the following: (1) Any long-term care benefits paid out during the month; (2) An explanation of any changes in the policy (e.g., death benefits or cash values due to long-term care benefits being paid out); and (3) The amount of long-term care benefits existing or remaining.  (May 23, 2000, D.C. Law 13-121, § 9, 47 DCR 2038.)