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24-A ME Rev Stat § 4350-C (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 24-A: MAINE INSURANCE CODE|Chapter 56-C: HEALTH PLANS THAT PROVIDE PRESCRIPTION DRUG BENEFITS|24-A §4350-C. Access to records; audits

 §4350-C. Access to records; audits 1.  Requirements; record keeping.  A carrier shall maintain and have the ability to access all data related to the administration and provision of prescription drug benefits under a health plan of a carrier, including, but not limited to:   A. The names, addresses, member identification numbers, protected health information and other personal information of covered persons; and   [PL 2019, c. 469, §8 (NEW); PL 2019, c. 469, §9 (AFF).]B. All contracts, documentation and records, including transaction and pricing data, related to the dispensing of prescription drugs to covered persons under the health plan.   [PL 2019, c. 469, §8 (NEW); PL 2019, c. 469, §9 (AFF).][PL 2019, c. 469, §8 (NEW); PL 2019, c. 469, §9 (AFF).] 2.  Compliance with federal law.  A sale or transaction involving the transfer of any records, information or data described in subsection 1 must comply with the federal Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act of 1996, Public Law 104‑191 and the federal Health Information Technology for Economic and Clinical Health Act, Public Law 111‑5 and any regulations adopted pursuant to those laws.   [PL 2019, c. 469, §8 (NEW); PL 2019, c. 469, §9 (AFF).] 3.  Audit records.  A carrier may audit all transaction records related to the dispensing of prescription drugs to covered persons under a health plan of the carrier. A carrier may conduct audits at a location of its choosing and with an auditor of its choosing.   [PL 2019, c. 469, §8 (NEW); PL 2019, c. 469, §9 (AFF).] 4.  Maintenance of records.  A carrier shall maintain all records, information and data described in subsection 1 and all audit records described in subsection 3 for a period of no less than 5 years.   [PL 2019, c. 469, §8 (NEW); PL 2019, c. 469, §9 (AFF).] 5.  Authority of superintendent.  Upon request, a carrier shall provide to the superintendent any records, contracts, documents or data held by the carrier or the carrier's pharmacy benefits manager for inspection, examination or audit purposes.   [PL 2019, c. 469, §8 (NEW); PL 2019, c. 469, §9 (AFF).] SECTION HISTORY PL 2019, c. 469, §8 (NEW). PL 2019, c. 469, §9 (AFF).
24-A ME Rev Stat § 4350-E (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 24-A: MAINE INSURANCE CODE|Chapter 56-C: HEALTH PLANS THAT PROVIDE PRESCRIPTION DRUG BENEFITS|24-A §4350-E. Effective date

 §4350-E. Effective date This chapter takes effect January 1, 2020.   [PL 2019, c. 469, §8 (NEW); PL 2019, c. 469, §9 (AFF).]SECTION HISTORY PL 2019, c. 469, §8 (NEW). PL 2019, c. 469, §9 (AFF).
24-A ME Rev Stat § 4501 (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 24-A: MAINE INSURANCE CODE|Chapter 59: INSURANCE OF PUBLIC EMPLOYEES AND PROPERTY|24-A §4501. Insurance, annuities, pensions for public employees; payment of premiums and charges

 §4501. Insurance, annuities, pensions for public employees; payment of premiums and charges 1.  The State, any county, city or town may make contracts of insurance with any insurer authorized to transact such business within the State insuring its employees or any class or classes thereof under a policy or policies of group insurance covering life, health or accident insurance and may contract with any such insurer granting annuities or pensions for the pensioning of such employees and for such purposes may agree to pay part or all of the premiums or charges for carrying such contract, raise money by taxation therefor and appropriate out of its treasury money necessary to pay such premiums or charges or portions thereof.   [PL 1969, c. 132, §1 (NEW).] 2.  Like authority to make contracts of insurance and appropriate out of its treasury, money necessary to pay such premiums or charges or portions thereof, is granted to any water district or other quasi-municipal corporation chartered and organized as such under the laws of this State. Any such water district or other quasi-municipal corporation may provide for the retirement and pensioning of its employees and for such purpose may create and set aside out of its treasury funds for a reserve or reserves, or it may contract with any insurer authorized to transact such business within the State and grant annuities for the retirement and pensioning of its employees, and for such purposes may agree to pay a part or all of the premiums or annual charges for carrying out such contracts or for creating such annuity reserves.   [PL 1969, c. 132, §1 (NEW).] SECTION HISTORY PL 1969, c. 132, §1 (NEW).
24-A ME Rev Stat § 4502 (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 24-A: MAINE INSURANCE CODE|Chapter 59: INSURANCE OF PUBLIC EMPLOYEES AND PROPERTY|24-A §4502. Tax sheltered annuities for school employees

 §4502. Tax sheltered annuities for school employees 1.  In order to extend to the employees of any school administrative unit, school or educational institution located in the State and to certified employees of the Department of Education the benefits of tax sheltered annuities available under the Internal Revenue Code, it is declared to be the policy of the Legislature that any such school administrative unit, school, institution or the Department of Education may contract with any insurer authorized to contract such business within the State to provide one or more individual or group annuities for the pensioning of any employees of such unit, school, institution or Department of Education and for such purposes may agree to pay part or all of the premiums or charges for carrying such contracts, raise money by taxation therefor where otherwise lawful and appropriate out of its treasury money necessary to pay such premiums or charges or portions thereof.   [PL 1989, c. 700, Pt. A, §99 (AMD).] 2.  It is the intent of the Legislature that employees of any school administrative unit, school, educational institution or Department of Education located in the State shall be extended the opportunity to share in the benefits of tax sheltered annuities and all laws and regulations of the State shall be construed liberally to enable such employees to come within the Internal Revenue Code, section 403(b) without loss to themselves, or to the school administrative unit, school, educational institution or Department of Education to which they belong, of any benefits, subsidies or opportunities therefor that they might otherwise be entitled to under the laws of the State of Maine.   [PL 1989, c. 700, Pt. A, §99 (AMD).] SECTION HISTORY PL 1969, c. 132, §1 (NEW). PL 1971, c. 374 (AMD). PL 1973, c. 571, §57 (AMD). PL 1989, c. 700, §A99 (AMD).
24-A ME Rev Stat § 4552 (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 24-A: MAINE INSURANCE CODE|Chapter 61: UNCLAIMED FUNDS OF LIFE INSURERS|24-A §4552. Scope (REPEALED)

 §4552. Scope (REPEALED)SECTION HISTORY PL 1969, c. 132, §1 (NEW). PL 1977, c. 707, §7 (RP).
24-A ME Rev Stat § 4553 (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 24-A: MAINE INSURANCE CODE|Chapter 61: UNCLAIMED FUNDS OF LIFE INSURERS|24-A §4553. Definitions (REPEALED)

 §4553. Definitions (REPEALED)SECTION HISTORY PL 1969, c. 132, §1 (NEW). PL 1977, c. 707, §7 (RP).
24-A ME Rev Stat § 4554 (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 24-A: MAINE INSURANCE CODE|Chapter 61: UNCLAIMED FUNDS OF LIFE INSURERS|24-A §4554. Reports (REPEALED)

 §4554. Reports (REPEALED)SECTION HISTORY PL 1969, c. 132, §1 (NEW). PL 1973, c. 585, §12 (AMD). PL 1973, c. 625, §162 (AMD). PL 1977, c. 707, §7 (RP).
24-A ME Rev Stat § 4555 (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 24-A: MAINE INSURANCE CODE|Chapter 61: UNCLAIMED FUNDS OF LIFE INSURERS|24-A §4555. Notice of unclaimed funds; publication (REPEALED)

 §4555. Notice of unclaimed funds; publication (REPEALED)SECTION HISTORY PL 1969, c. 132, §1 (NEW). PL 1973, c. 585, §12 (AMD). PL 1977, c. 707, §7 (RP).
24-A ME Rev Stat § 4556 (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 24-A: MAINE INSURANCE CODE|Chapter 61: UNCLAIMED FUNDS OF LIFE INSURERS|24-A §4556. Payment to superintendent (REPEALED)

 §4556. Payment to superintendent (REPEALED)SECTION HISTORY PL 1969, c. 132, §1 (NEW). PL 1973, c. 585, §12 (AMD). PL 1977, c. 707, §7 (RP).
24-A ME Rev Stat § 4557 (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 24-A: MAINE INSURANCE CODE|Chapter 61: UNCLAIMED FUNDS OF LIFE INSURERS|24-A §4557. Custody of unclaimed funds in State; insurers indemnified (REPEALED)

 §4557. Custody of unclaimed funds in State; insurers indemnified (REPEALED)SECTION HISTORY PL 1969, c. 132, §1 (NEW). PL 1973, c. 585, §12 (AMD). PL 1977, c. 707, §7 (RP).
24-A ME Rev Stat § 4558 (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 24-A: MAINE INSURANCE CODE|Chapter 61: UNCLAIMED FUNDS OF LIFE INSURERS|24-A §4558. Reimbursement for claims paid by insurers (REPEALED)

 §4558. Reimbursement for claims paid by insurers (REPEALED)SECTION HISTORY PL 1969, c. 132, §1 (NEW). PL 1973, c. 585, §12 (AMD). PL 1977, c. 707, §7 (RP).
24-A ME Rev Stat § 4559 (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 24-A: MAINE INSURANCE CODE|Chapter 61: UNCLAIMED FUNDS OF LIFE INSURERS|24-A §4559. Special trust fund; administration (REPEALED)

 §4559. Special trust fund; administration (REPEALED)SECTION HISTORY PL 1969, c. 132, §1 (NEW). PL 1973, c. 585, §12 (AMD). PL 1977, c. 707, §7 (RP).
24-A ME Rev Stat § 4560 (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 24-A: MAINE INSURANCE CODE|Chapter 61: UNCLAIMED FUNDS OF LIFE INSURERS|24-A §4560. Determination and review of claims (REPEALED)

 §4560. Determination and review of claims (REPEALED)SECTION HISTORY PL 1969, c. 132, §1 (NEW). PL 1973, c. 585, §12 (AMD). PL 1977, c. 707, §7 (RP).
24-A ME Rev Stat § 4561 (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 24-A: MAINE INSURANCE CODE|Chapter 61: UNCLAIMED FUNDS OF LIFE INSURERS|24-A §4561. Payment of allowed claims (REPEALED)

 §4561. Payment of allowed claims (REPEALED)SECTION HISTORY PL 1969, c. 132, §1 (NEW). PL 1973, c. 585, §12 (AMD). PL 1977, c. 707, §7 (RP).
24-A ME Rev Stat § 4562 (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 24-A: MAINE INSURANCE CODE|Chapter 61: UNCLAIMED FUNDS OF LIFE INSURERS|24-A §4562. Records required (REPEALED)

 §4562. Records required (REPEALED)SECTION HISTORY PL 1969, c. 132, §1 (NEW). PL 1973, c. 585, §12 (AMD). PL 1977, c. 707, §7 (RP).
24-A ME Rev Stat § 4563 (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 24-A: MAINE INSURANCE CODE|Chapter 61: UNCLAIMED FUNDS OF LIFE INSURERS|24-A §4563. Inapplicability of other statutes (REPEALED)

 §4563. Inapplicability of other statutes (REPEALED)SECTION HISTORY PL 1969, c. 132, §1 (NEW). PL 1973, c. 625, §163 (AMD). PL 1977, c. 707, §7 (RP).
24-A ME Rev Stat § 4601 (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 24-A: MAINE INSURANCE CODE|Chapter 62: MAINE LIFE AND HEALTH INSURANCE GUARANTY ASSOCIATION|24-A §4601. Short title

 §4601. Short title This chapter may be known and cited as the Maine Life and Health Insurance Guaranty Association Act.   [PL 2005, c. 346, §1 (AMD); PL 2005, c. 346, §16 (AFF).]SECTION HISTORY PL 1983, c. 846 (NEW). PL 2005, c. 346, §1 (AMD). PL 2005, c. 346, §16 (AFF).
24-A ME Rev Stat § 4602 (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 24-A: MAINE INSURANCE CODE|Chapter 62: MAINE LIFE AND HEALTH INSURANCE GUARANTY ASSOCIATION|24-A §4602. Purpose

 §4602. Purpose The purpose of this chapter, subject to certain limitations, is to maintain public confidence in the promises of insurers by providing a mechanism for protecting policyholders, insureds, beneficiaries, annuitants, payees and assignees of life insurance policies, health insurance policies, annuity contracts and supplemental contracts against failure in the performance of fair and equitable contractual obligations due to the impairment or insolvency of the member insurer issuing these policies or contracts. To provide this protection:   [PL 2005, c. 346, §1 (AMD); PL 2005, c. 346, §16 (AFF).]1.  Creation of association.  An association of insurers is created to enable the guaranty of payment of benefits and of continuation of coverages as limited by this chapter;   [PL 2005, c. 346, §1 (AMD); PL 2005, c. 346, §16 (AFF).] 2.  Assessment of members.  Members of the association are subject to assessment to provide funds to carry out the purpose of this chapter; and   [PL 1983, c. 846 (NEW).] 3.  Assistance to superintendent.  The association is authorized to assist the superintendent, in the prescribed manner, in the detection and prevention of insurer impairments and insolvencies.   [PL 2005, c. 346, §1 (AMD); PL 2005, c. 346, §16 (AFF).] SECTION HISTORY PL 1983, c. 846 (NEW). PL 2005, c. 346, §1 (AMD). PL 2005, c. 346, §16 (AFF).
24-A ME Rev Stat § 4604 (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 24-A: MAINE INSURANCE CODE|Chapter 62: MAINE LIFE AND HEALTH INSURANCE GUARANTY ASSOCIATION|24-A §4604. Construction

 §4604. Construction This chapter must be construed to effect the purpose under section 4602.   [PL 2005, c. 346, §3 (AMD); PL 2005, c. 346, §16 (AFF).]SECTION HISTORY PL 1983, c. 846 (NEW). PL 2005, c. 346, §3 (AMD). PL 2005, c. 346, §16 (AFF).
24-A ME Rev Stat § 4605 (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 24-A: MAINE INSURANCE CODE|Chapter 62: MAINE LIFE AND HEALTH INSURANCE GUARANTY ASSOCIATION|24-A §4605. Definitions (REPEALED)

 §4605. Definitions (REPEALED)SECTION HISTORY PL 1983, c. 846 (NEW). PL 1989, c. 67, §§10,11 (AMD). PL 1989, c. 751, §11 (AMD). PL 2001, c. 44, §11 (AMD). PL 2001, c. 44, §14 (AFF). PL 2005, c. 346, §4 (RP). PL 2005, c. 346, §16 (AFF).
24-A ME Rev Stat § 4606 (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 24-A: MAINE INSURANCE CODE|Chapter 62: MAINE LIFE AND HEALTH INSURANCE GUARANTY ASSOCIATION|24-A §4606. Creation of the association

 §4606. Creation of the association 1.  Creation.  There is created a nonprofit legal entity to be known as the Maine Life and Health Insurance Guaranty Association. All member insurers must be and remain members of the association as a condition of their authority to transact insurance or health maintenance organization business in this State. The association shall perform its functions under the plan of operation established and approved under section 4610 and shall exercise its powers through a board of directors established under section 4607. For purposes of administration and assessment, the association shall maintain 3 accounts:   A. The health insurance account;   [PL 1983, c. 846 (NEW).]B. The life insurance account; and   [PL 1983, c. 846 (NEW).]C. The annuity account, which must include annuity contracts owned by a governmental retirement plan or its trustee established under Section 401, Section 403(b) or Section 457 of the United States Internal Revenue Code.   [PL 2005, c. 346, §6 (AMD); PL 2005, c. 346, §16 (AFF).][PL 2017, c. 382, §14 (AMD).] 2.  Supervision of association.  The association is under the immediate supervision of the superintendent and is subject to the applicable provisions of the insurance laws of this State. Meetings or records of the association may be open to the public upon majority vote of the board of directors of the association.   [PL 2005, c. 346, §6 (AMD); PL 2005, c. 346, §16 (AFF).] SECTION HISTORY PL 1983, c. 846 (NEW). PL 2005, c. 346, §6 (AMD). PL 2005, c. 346, §16 (AFF). PL 2017, c. 382, §14 (AMD).
24-A ME Rev Stat § 4607 (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 24-A: MAINE INSURANCE CODE|Chapter 62: MAINE LIFE AND HEALTH INSURANCE GUARANTY ASSOCIATION|24-A §4607. Board of directors

 §4607. Board of directors 1.  Membership.  The board of directors of the association must consist of not less than 7 nor more than 11 members representing member insurers serving terms as established in the plan of operation pursuant to section 4610. The members of the board are selected by member insurers subject to the approval of the superintendent. Vacancies on the board must be filled for the remaining period of the term in the manner described in the plan of operation. To select the initial board of directors and initially organize the association, the superintendent shall give notice to all member insurers of the time and place of the organizational meeting. In determining voting rights at the organizational meeting each member insurer is entitled to one vote in person or by proxy. If the board of directors is not selected within 60 days after notice of the organizational meeting, the superintendent may appoint the initial members.   [PL 2017, c. 382, §15 (AMD).] 2.  Appointments; representation of member insurers.  In approving selections or in appointing members to the board, the superintendent shall consider, among other things, whether all member insurers are fairly represented.   [PL 1983, c. 846 (NEW).] 3.  Reimbursement.  Members of the board may be reimbursed from the assets of the association for expenses incurred by them as members of the board of directors, but members of the board may not otherwise be compensated by the association for their services.   [PL 2005, c. 346, §6 (AMD); PL 2005, c. 346, §16 (AFF).] SECTION HISTORY PL 1983, c. 846 (NEW). PL 2005, c. 346, §6 (AMD). PL 2005, c. 346, §16 (AFF). PL 2017, c. 382, §15 (AMD).
24-A ME Rev Stat § 4612 (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 24-A: MAINE INSURANCE CODE|Chapter 62: MAINE LIFE AND HEALTH INSURANCE GUARANTY ASSOCIATION|24-A §4612. Prevention of impairments (REPEALED)

 §4612. Prevention of impairments (REPEALED)SECTION HISTORY PL 1983, c. 846 (NEW). PL 2005, c. 346, §10 (RP). PL 2005, c. 346, §16 (AFF).
24-A ME Rev Stat § 4613 (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 24-A: MAINE INSURANCE CODE|Chapter 62: MAINE LIFE AND HEALTH INSURANCE GUARANTY ASSOCIATION|24-A §4613. Appointment of association nominee

 §4613. Appointment of association nominee The association may recommend a natural person to serve as a special deputy to act for the superintendent and under the superintendent's supervision in the liquidation, rehabilitation or conservation of any member insurer.   [RR 2021, c. 1, Pt. B, §392 (COR).]SECTION HISTORY PL 1983, c. 846 (NEW). RR 2021, c. 1, Pt. B, §392 (COR).
24-A ME Rev Stat § 4615 (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 24-A: MAINE INSURANCE CODE|Chapter 62: MAINE LIFE AND HEALTH INSURANCE GUARANTY ASSOCIATION|24-A §4615. Examination of the association; annual report

 §4615. Examination of the association; annual report The association shall be subject to examination and regulation by the superintendent. The board of directors shall submit to the superintendent, not later than May 1st of each year, a financial report for the preceding calendar year in a form approved by the superintendent and a report of its activities during the preceding calendar year.   [PL 1983, c. 846 (NEW).]SECTION HISTORY PL 1983, c. 846 (NEW).
24-A ME Rev Stat § 4616 (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 24-A: MAINE INSURANCE CODE|Chapter 62: MAINE LIFE AND HEALTH INSURANCE GUARANTY ASSOCIATION|24-A §4616. Tax exemptions

 §4616. Tax exemptions The association shall be exempt from payment of all fees and all taxes levied by this State or any of its subdivisions, except taxes levied on real or personal property.   [PL 1983, c. 846 (NEW).]SECTION HISTORY PL 1983, c. 846 (NEW).
24-A ME Rev Stat § 4617 (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 24-A: MAINE INSURANCE CODE|Chapter 62: MAINE LIFE AND HEALTH INSURANCE GUARANTY ASSOCIATION|24-A §4617. Immunity

 §4617. Immunity There is no liability on the part of and no cause of action of any nature may arise against any member insurer or its agents or employees, the association or its agents or employees, the board of directors or any member of the board or the superintendent or the superintendent's representatives, for any act or omission by them in the performance of their powers and duties under this chapter. Immunity extends to the participation in any organization of one or more other state associations of similar purposes and to any such organization and its agents or employees.   [PL 2005, c. 346, §12 (AMD); PL 2005, c. 346, §16 (AFF).]SECTION HISTORY PL 1983, c. 846 (NEW). PL 2005, c. 346, §12 (AMD). PL 2005, c. 346, §16 (AFF).
24-A ME Rev Stat § 4618 (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 24-A: MAINE INSURANCE CODE|Chapter 62: MAINE LIFE AND HEALTH INSURANCE GUARANTY ASSOCIATION|24-A §4618. Stay of proceedings; reopening default judgments

 §4618. Stay of proceedings; reopening default judgments All proceedings in which the impaired insurer is a party in any court in this State shall be stayed 60 days from the date an order of liquidation, rehabilitation or conservation is final to permit proper legal action by the association on any matters germane to its powers or duties. As to a judgment under any decision, order, verdict or finding based on default, the association may apply to have the judgment set aside by the same court that made the judgment and shall be permitted to defend against the suit on the merits.   [PL 1983, c. 846 (NEW).]SECTION HISTORY PL 1983, c. 846 (NEW).
24-A ME Rev Stat § 4619 (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 24-A: MAINE INSURANCE CODE|Chapter 62: MAINE LIFE AND HEALTH INSURANCE GUARANTY ASSOCIATION|24-A §4619. Report to Legislature (REPEALED)

 §4619. Report to Legislature (REPEALED)SECTION HISTORY PL 1989, c. 751, §13 (NEW). PL 2005, c. 346, §13 (RP). PL 2005, c. 346, §16 (AFF).
24-A ME Rev Stat § 4620 (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 24-A: MAINE INSURANCE CODE|Chapter 62: MAINE LIFE AND HEALTH INSURANCE GUARANTY ASSOCIATION|24-A §4620. Prohibited advertisement of association in insurance sales

 §4620. Prohibited advertisement of association in insurance sales A person, including a member insurer or an agent or affiliate of a member insurer, may not make, publish, disseminate, circulate or place before the public or cause directly or indirectly to be made, published, disseminated, circulated or placed before the public in any newspaper, magazine or publication or in the form of a notice, circular, pamphlet, letter or poster or over any radio station or television station or in any other way any advertisement, announcement or statement, written or oral, that uses the existence of the association for the purpose of sales, solicitation or inducement to purchases of any form of insurance covered by this chapter. This section does not apply to the Maine Life and Health Insurance Guaranty Association or any other entity that does not sell or solicit insurance or health maintenance organization coverage.   [PL 2017, c. 382, §29 (AMD).]SECTION HISTORY PL 2005, c. 346, §14 (NEW). PL 2005, c. 346, §16 (AFF). PL 2017, c. 382, §29 (AMD).