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24-A ME Rev Stat § 6222 (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 24-A: MAINE INSURANCE CODE|Chapter 73: CONTINUING CARE RETIREMENT COMMUNITIES|24-A §6222. Examinations

 §6222. Examinations 1.  Examination by superintendent.  The superintendent may make an examination of the affairs of any provider as often as he deems it necessary for the protection of the interests of the people of this State, but not less frequently than once every 3 years.   [PL 1987, c. 482, §1 (NEW).] 2.  Examination by department.  The department may make an examination concerning the quality of health and supportive services of any provider as often as the department deems it necessary for the protection of the interests of the people of this State, but not less frequently than once every year.   [PL 1987, c. 482, §1 (NEW).] 3.  Records.  Every provider shall submit its books and records relating to health and supportive services to such examinations and in every way facilitate the examination. For the purpose of examinations, the superintendent and the department may administer oaths to and examine the officers and agents of the provider.   [PL 1987, c. 482, §1 (NEW).] 4.  Expenses.  The reasonable expenses of examinations performed by the superintendent under this section shall be assessed against the organization being examined and remitted to the superintendent.   [PL 1987, c. 482, §1 (NEW).] SECTION HISTORY PL 1987, c. 482, §1 (NEW).
24-A ME Rev Stat § 6223 (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 24-A: MAINE INSURANCE CODE|Chapter 73: CONTINUING CARE RETIREMENT COMMUNITIES|24-A §6223. Annual report

 §6223. Annual report The provider shall submit an annual report to the superintendent within 120 days after the end of the provider's fiscal year. The annual report shall include:   [PL 1987, c. 482, §1 (NEW).]1.  Financial statements.  Financial statements of the provider, including, as a minimum, a balance sheet, income statement and a statement of changes in financial position, presented in conformance with generally accepted accounting principles and certified by an independent certified public accountant;   [PL 1987, c. 482, §1 (NEW); PL 1989, c. 343, §21 (AMD); PL 1989, c. 343, §23 (AFF).] 1-A.  Financial information.   [PL 1989, c. 343, §22 (NEW); PL 1989, c. 343, §23 (RP).] 2.  Material changes.  Any material changes in the information submitted pursuant to this chapter;   [PL 1995, c. 452, §31 (AMD).] 3.  Report.  A report of the total number and disposition of complaints handled through the provider complaint system and a compilation of causes underlying the complaints; and   [PL 1995, c. 452, §31 (AMD).] 4.  Statement of financial condition.  A full and true statement of the provider's financial condition, transactions and affairs as of the end of its fiscal year. The report must be in the general form and context of, and require information as called for by, the form of the annual statement as currently in general and customary use in the United States for the type of provider and kind of community to be reported upon, with any useful or necessary modification or adaptation thereof and as supplemented by additional information required by the superintendent. The statement must be verified by either the provider's president or vice-president, and either the secretary or actuary, as applicable, or in the absence of the foregoing, by 2 other principal officers.   The superintendent may adopt rules that prescribe accounting standards applicable to statements filed pursuant to this section. These rules may permit or require any provider to conform its financial presentations to the standards of preparation prescribed in the accounting practices and procedures manual of the National Association of Insurance Commissioners.   [PL 1995, c. 452, §32 (NEW).] SECTION HISTORY PL 1987, c. 482, §1 (NEW). PL 1989, c. 343, §§21-23 (AMD). PL 1995, c. 452, §§31,32 (AMD).
24-A ME Rev Stat § 6224 (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 24-A: MAINE INSURANCE CODE|Chapter 73: CONTINUING CARE RETIREMENT COMMUNITIES|24-A §6224. Removal of records or assets from the State

 §6224. Removal of records or assets from the State No records or assets of the provider related to the organization of the facility and the provision of services under the continuing care agreement may be removed from this State by the provider, except that the superintendent may consent in writing to the removal of those records.   [PL 1987, c. 482, §1 (NEW).]SECTION HISTORY PL 1987, c. 482, §1 (NEW).
24-A ME Rev Stat § 6225 (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 24-A: MAINE INSURANCE CODE|Chapter 73: CONTINUING CARE RETIREMENT COMMUNITIES|24-A §6225. Rehabilitation, liquidation or conservation of providers

 §6225. Rehabilitation, liquidation or conservation of providers Any rehabilitation, liquidation or conservation of a provider shall be deemed to be the rehabilitation, liquidation or conservation of an insurance company and shall be conducted under the supervision of the superintendent pursuant to the laws governing the rehabilitation, liquidation or conservation of insurance companies. The superintendent may institute summary proceedings in the same manner as provided in the laws governing delinquent insurers and he may apply for an order directing him to rehabilitate, liquidate or conserve a provider when, in his opinion, the continued operation of the provider will be hazardous either to the enrollees or to the people of this State.   [PL 1987, c. 482, §1 (NEW).]SECTION HISTORY PL 1987, c. 482, §1 (NEW).
24-A ME Rev Stat § 6226 (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 24-A: MAINE INSURANCE CODE|Chapter 73: CONTINUING CARE RETIREMENT COMMUNITIES|24-A §6226. Continuing Care Retirement Community - Certificate of Need Demonstration Project

 §6226. Continuing Care Retirement Community - Certificate of Need Demonstration Project The following provisions apply to applicants seeking to obtain a Certificate of Need from the department for the first Continuing Care Retirement Community Demonstration Project, pursuant to Title 22, chapter 103, and the Demonstration Project Rules as adopted by the department on April 16, 1987.   [PL 1987, c. 563, §7 (NEW).]1.  Initial deposits.  After the disclosure statement, the escrow agreement, the receipt and the continuing care agreement have been reviewed on a preliminary basis by the department's Certificate of Need staff, the department shall forward the documents with recommendations, if any, to the superintendent. All provisions of section 6203, including approval of the receipt and the escrow agreement by the superintendent, remain applicable. Thereafter the limit on deposits that may be collected may not exceed an amount equal to 10% of the entrance fee. Following issuance by the department of a Certificate of Need, any unsuccessful applicant for the first demonstration project shall refund amounts collected from subscribers with interest earned thereon pursuant to this chapter. The refunds must be made no later than 10 days after notification by the department to the unsuccessful applicant unless the unsuccessful applicant appeals the decision of the department as provided by former Title 22, chapter 103. If the applicant appeals and the appeal is denied, then refunds must be made no later than 10 days after notification of the denial.   [PL 2003, c. 510, Pt. A, §23 (AMD).] 2.  Exception.  Except as specifically addressed in this section, all other requirements of this chapter shall apply.   [PL 1987, c. 563, §7 (NEW).] SECTION HISTORY PL 1987, c. 563, §7 (NEW). PL 2003, c. 510, §A23 (AMD).
24-A ME Rev Stat § 6227 (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 24-A: MAINE INSURANCE CODE|Chapter 73: CONTINUING CARE RETIREMENT COMMUNITIES|24-A §6227. Rights of residents

 §6227. Rights of residents 1.  Individual rights.  All residents of continuing care retirement communities have the following rights:   A. The right to self-organize;   [PL 1995, c. 452, §33 (NEW).]B. The right to be represented by an individual of their own choice;   [PL 1995, c. 452, §33 (NEW).]C. The right to engage in concerted activities for their own purposes;   [PL 1995, c. 452, §33 (NEW).]D. The right, individually and severally, to obtain outside advice, consultation and services of their own choosing and at their own expense on any matter, including, but not limited to, medical, legal and financial matters; and   [PL 1995, c. 452, §33 (NEW).]E. The right to independence, dignity, individuality, privacy, choice and a home-like environment. These rights also include, but are not limited to, the following:   (1) A recognition of the resident's rights, responsibilities, needs and preferences;   (2) Assurances that the resident is free to select or refuse services and to accept responsibility for the consequences;   (3) Freedom to develop and maintain social ties with opportunities for meaningful interaction and involvement with the community;   (4) Recognition of personal space and the furnishing and decorating of personal space as private;   (5) Recognition that ensuring a resident's well-being does not violate a resident's civil rights;   (6) Freedom of a resident to set the resident's own schedule, have visitors and leave the facility;   (7) Acknowledgment that a resident is entitled to a "bill of rights" including methods of resolving resident complaints and freedom from abuse, neglect and the use of chemical and physical restraints;   (8) Assurances that methods of preventing and responding to incidents involving injury, loss of property, abuse and neglect will be identified and implemented; and   (9) Recognition of a resident's transfer rights under section 6228.   [PL 1995, c. 452, §33 (NEW).]The department may adopt reasonable rules further defining the rights contained in this subsection. Nothing in this subsection affects the rights of nursing facility residents or residential care residents as currently provided by state or federal law or regulation.   [PL 1995, c. 452, §33 (NEW).] 2.  Meetings with provider.  A provider must be available for meetings with residents and their representatives at least once every 3 months. These meetings are for the purpose of providing a forum for free and open discussion of any point the residents or the provider wishes to discuss. At least 2 weeks' notice of each meeting must be given to residents.   [PL 1995, c. 452, §33 (NEW).] SECTION HISTORY PL 1995, c. 452, §33 (NEW).
24-A ME Rev Stat § 6228 (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 24-A: MAINE INSURANCE CODE|Chapter 73: CONTINUING CARE RETIREMENT COMMUNITIES|24-A §6228. Transfer of residents

 §6228. Transfer of residents A resident of a continuing care retirement community may be transferred to a residential care unit or a bed within the skilled nursing facility under the following conditions:   [PL 1995, c. 452, §34 (NEW).]1.  Written consent.  With the written consent of the resident or the resident's authorized representative; or   [PL 1995, c. 452, §34 (NEW).] 2.  Health or safety danger.  Upon a finding that the resident poses a health or safety danger to other residents or a change in a resident's health status or abilities necessitates a move to a higher level of care. A decision to transfer or change a resident's accommodations may be made only after extended consultation between the provider's interdisciplinary team, including, but not limited to, medical personnel, social workers and therapists of the community, and the resident, the resident's treating physician and the resident's family or other representative. The decision may also consider all reasonable care alternatives. A written decision to transfer or change a resident's accommodations must describe why the resident's health care needs can not be met at the resident's present location. The resident may appeal this determination to the department pursuant to rules prescribed by the department.   [PL 1995, c. 452, §34 (NEW).] SECTION HISTORY PL 1995, c. 452, §34 (NEW).
24-A ME Rev Stat § 6301 (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 24-A: MAINE INSURANCE CODE|Chapter 75: RURAL MEDICAL ACCESS PROGRAM|24-A §6301. Short title

 §6301. Short title This chapter is known and may be cited as the "Rural Medical Access Program."   [PL 1989, c. 931, §5 (NEW).]SECTION HISTORY PL 1989, c. 931, §5 (NEW).
24-A ME Rev Stat § 6302 (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 24-A: MAINE INSURANCE CODE|Chapter 75: RURAL MEDICAL ACCESS PROGRAM|24-A §6302. Purpose

 §6302. Purpose The purpose of this chapter is to promote perinatal services in underserved areas of the State.   [PL 1991, c. 734, §2 (AMD).]SECTION HISTORY PL 1989, c. 931, §5 (NEW). PL 1991, c. 734, §2 (AMD).
24-A ME Rev Stat § 6303 (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 24-A: MAINE INSURANCE CODE|Chapter 75: RURAL MEDICAL ACCESS PROGRAM|24-A §6303. Definitions

 §6303. Definitions For purposes of this chapter, unless the context otherwise indicates, the following terms have the following meanings.   [PL 1989, c. 931, §5 (NEW).]1.  Insurer.  "Insurer" means any insurer authorized to transact insurance in this State and any insurer authorized as a surplus lines insurer pursuant to chapter 19.   [PL 1989, c. 931, §5 (NEW).] 2.  Physician's employer.  "Physician's employer" means any hospital, health care facility, clinic or other entity that employs a physician and pays for or otherwise provides professional liability insurance for the physician.   [PL 1989, c. 931, §5 (NEW).] 2-A.  Program.  "Program" means the Rural Medical Access Program.   [PL 1991, c. 734, §3 (NEW).] 3.  Self-insured.  "Self-insured" means any physician, hospital or physician's employer insured against the physician's professional negligence or the hospital's professional liability through any entity other than an insurer as defined in subsection 1. For purposes of this chapter, a physician, hospital or physician's employer that does not purchase insurance is considered self-insured.   [PL 2005, c. 122, §1 (AMD).] SECTION HISTORY PL 1989, c. 931, §5 (NEW). PL 1991, c. 734, §3 (AMD). PL 2005, c. 122, §1 (AMD).
24-A ME Rev Stat § 6306 (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 24-A: MAINE INSURANCE CODE|Chapter 75: RURAL MEDICAL ACCESS PROGRAM|24-A §6306. Funds held by insurers

 §6306. Funds held by insurers Insurers shall invest assessments collected subject to chapter 13. Interest earned on investments must be credited to the Rural Medical Access Program.   [PL 2005, c. 122, §8 (AMD).]SECTION HISTORY PL 1989, c. 931, §5 (NEW). PL 2005, c. 122, §8 (AMD).
24-A ME Rev Stat § 6307 (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 24-A: MAINE INSURANCE CODE|Chapter 75: RURAL MEDICAL ACCESS PROGRAM|24-A §6307. Qualifications for premium assistance

 §6307. Qualifications for premium assistance 1.  Eligibility qualifications.  A physician is a qualified physician eligible to participate in the program if that physician:   A. Is licensed to practice medicine in the State;   [PL 1989, c. 931, §5 (NEW).]B. Accepts and serves Medicaid patients;   [PL 1989, c. 931, §5 (NEW).]C. Provides complete obstetrical care for patients, including prenatal care and delivery, provided that physicians in an underserved area without a facility for obstetrical delivery are still eligible if they provide only prenatal care and have referral agreements for delivery with a physician meeting the requirements of paragraphs A and B; and   [PL 1989, c. 931, §5 (NEW).]D. Practices at least 50% of the time in areas of the State that are underserved areas for obstetrical and prenatal medical services as determined by the Department of Health and Human Services.   [RR 2015, c. 1, §31 (COR).]The Commissioner of Health and Human Services shall determine those physicians who meet the requirements of this subsection. The commissioner shall adopt rules, pursuant to the Maine Administrative Procedure Act, determining underserved areas with respect to obstetrical and prenatal care. "Underserved areas" includes medically underserved areas, health manpower shortage areas and other priority areas determined by the commissioner. The commissioner may adopt rules pursuant to the Maine Administrative Procedure Act defining the scope of services that must be provided to meet the requirements of paragraphs B and C and the method of prioritizing underserved areas for purposes of distribution of the funds authorized by section 6308.   [RR 2015, c. 1, §31 (COR).] 2.  Ineligible if premium owed.  Any physician or physician's employer who owes premiums to any insurer for any policy year prior to the year that participation in the program is sought is not eligible to participate.   [PL 1991, c. 734, §5 (AMD).] SECTION HISTORY PL 1989, c. 931, §5 (NEW). PL 1991, c. 734, §5 (AMD). PL 2003, c. 689, §B7 (REV). RR 2015, c. 1, §31 (COR).
24-A ME Rev Stat § 6308 (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 24-A: MAINE INSURANCE CODE|Chapter 75: RURAL MEDICAL ACCESS PROGRAM|24-A §6308. Funding of the program

 §6308. Funding of the program The amount of funds available for the program is determined as follows.   [PL 1991, c. 734, §5 (AMD).]1.  Available funds.  The amount available for the program for policy years beginning on or after July 1, 1990, but before July 1, 1991, is 1/2 of the amount of the assessment determined under section 6305 for that year. For policy years beginning on or after July 1, 1991, the Bureau of Insurance shall determine the amount available, except that the amount may be no less than the assessment determined for that year.   [PL 1991, c. 734, §5 (AMD).] 2.  Determination of participants in the program.  The superintendent shall apply the standards of prioritization adopted by the Commissioner of Health and Human Services to determine the physicians who are eligible for the program. The funding available for each qualified physician is the amount equal to the difference between the physician's medical malpractice insurance premiums with obstetrical care coverage and the physician's premiums without obstetrical care coverage; however, the funding must be at least $5,000 but may not be more than $15,000 as determined by the superintendent. Program payments must be made to the individual or entity paying the medical malpractice premium for the qualified physician.   [PL 2005, c. 122, §9 (AMD).] SECTION HISTORY PL 1989, c. 931, §5 (NEW). PL 1991, c. 734, §5 (AMD). PL 2003, c. 689, §B7 (REV). PL 2005, c. 122, §9 (AMD).
24-A ME Rev Stat § 6309 (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 24-A: MAINE INSURANCE CODE|Chapter 75: RURAL MEDICAL ACCESS PROGRAM|24-A §6309. Intercorporate transfers

 §6309. Intercorporate transfers The superintendent may order intercorporate transfers of funds to balance assessments and program payments on an equitable basis among insurers and to provide for payments to eligible self-insureds.   [PL 1991, c. 734, §5 (AMD).]SECTION HISTORY PL 1989, c. 931, §5 (NEW). PL 1991, c. 734, §5 (AMD).
24-A ME Rev Stat § 6310 (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 24-A: MAINE INSURANCE CODE|Chapter 75: RURAL MEDICAL ACCESS PROGRAM|24-A §6310. Appeals

 §6310. Appeals 1.  Assessments.  Physicians, hospitals and physicians' employers aggrieved by an insurer's application of the assessment provided for in this chapter may request a hearing before the superintendent. The hearing must be held in accordance with chapter 3, the Maine Administrative Procedure Act and procedural rules of the bureau.   [PL 1989, c. 931, §5 (NEW).] 2.  Eligibility.  Physicians aggrieved by an eligibility determination by the Department of Health and Human Services under section 6307 may request a hearing under the Maine Administrative Procedure Act.   [PL 1989, c. 931, §5 (NEW); PL 2003, c. 689, Pt. B, §6 (REV).] SECTION HISTORY PL 1989, c. 931, §5 (NEW). PL 2003, c. 689, §B6 (REV).
24-A ME Rev Stat § 6311 (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 24-A: MAINE INSURANCE CODE|Chapter 75: RURAL MEDICAL ACCESS PROGRAM|24-A §6311. Rules

 §6311. Rules The superintendent and the Commissioner of Health and Human Services may adopt rules in accordance with the Maine Administrative Procedure Act to carry out this chapter. Rules adopted pursuant to this section are routine technical rules as defined in Title 5, chapter 375, subchapter 2-A.   [PL 2013, c. 170, §3 (AMD).]SECTION HISTORY PL 1989, c. 931, §5 (NEW). PL 2003, c. 689, Pt. B, §7 (REV). PL 2013, c. 170, §3 (AMD).
24-A ME Rev Stat § 6401 (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 24-A: MAINE INSURANCE CODE|Chapter 77: BUSINESS TRANSACTED WITH PRODUCER-CONTROLLED PROPERTY OR CASUALTY INSURER|24-A §6401. Short title

 §6401. Short title This chapter may be known and cited as the "Maine Business Transacted with Producer-controlled Insurer Act."   [PL 2017, c. 169, Pt. E, §1 (AMD).]SECTION HISTORY PL 1991, c. 828, §33 (NEW). PL 2017, c. 169, Pt. E, §1 (AMD).
24-A ME Rev Stat § 6402 (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 24-A: MAINE INSURANCE CODE|Chapter 77: BUSINESS TRANSACTED WITH PRODUCER-CONTROLLED PROPERTY OR CASUALTY INSURER|24-A §6402. Definitions

 §6402. Definitions As used in this Act, unless the context otherwise indicates, the following terms have the following meanings.   [PL 1991, c. 828, §33 (NEW).]1.  Accredited state.  "Accredited state" means a state in which the insurance department or regulatory agency has qualified as meeting the minimum financial regulatory standards promulgated and established by the National Association of Insurance Commissioners.   [PL 1991, c. 828, §33 (NEW).] 2.  Broker.   [PL 2017, c. 169, Pt. E, §2 (RP).] 3.  Control or controlled.  "Control" or "controlled" has the same meaning as set out in section 222, subsection 2, paragraph B.   [PL 1991, c. 828, §33 (NEW).] 4.  Controlling producer.  "Controlling producer" means a producer who directly or indirectly controls an insurer.   [PL 2017, c. 169, Pt. E, §3 (AMD).] 5.  Controlled insurer.  "Controlled insurer" means a licensed property or casualty insurer that is controlled directly or indirectly by a producer.   [PL 2017, c. 169, Pt. E, §4 (AMD).] 6.  Licensed property or casualty insurer.  "Licensed property or casualty insurer" means any person licensed to transact a property or casualty insurance business, or both, in this State with the exception of:   A. [PL 2017, c. 169, Pt. E, §5 (RP).] B. A residual market pool or joint underwriting authority or association; or   [PL 2017, c. 169, Pt. E, §5 (AMD).]C. A special purpose reinsurance vehicle holding a limited certificate of authority under section 782 or a captive insurance company, other than a risk retention group, licensed under section 6702.   [PL 2017, c. 169, Pt. E, §5 (AMD).][PL 2017, c. 169, Pt. E, §5 (AMD).] 7.  Producer.  "Producer" means an insurance producer licensed or required to be licensed pursuant to chapter 16 or a person holding or required to hold a comparable license in another state where a licensed property or casualty insurer does business.   [PL 2017, c. 169, Pt. E, §6 (AMD).] 8.  Subproducer.  "Subproducer" means a producer who, for shared commission or other recompense, places business with a controlled insurer through a controlling producer.   [PL 2017, c. 169, Pt. E, §7 (AMD).] SECTION HISTORY PL 1991, c. 828, §33 (NEW). PL 1997, c. 457, §53 (AMD). PL 1997, c. 457, §55 (AFF). PL 2017, c. 169, Pt. E, §§2-7 (AMD).
24-A ME Rev Stat § 6403 (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 24-A: MAINE INSURANCE CODE|Chapter 77: BUSINESS TRANSACTED WITH PRODUCER-CONTROLLED PROPERTY OR CASUALTY INSURER|24-A §6403. Applicability

 §6403. Applicability This chapter applies to licensed property or casualty insurers, either domiciled in this State or domiciled in a state that is not an accredited state with a substantially similar law in effect. Section 222, to the extent not modified by this chapter, continues to apply to all parties within holding company systems subject to this chapter.   [PL 2017, c. 169, Pt. E, §8 (AMD).]SECTION HISTORY PL 1991, c. 828, §33 (NEW). PL 2017, c. 169, Pt. E, §8 (AMD).