HEALTH AND ACCIDENT INSURANCE

Access to data

Chemical dependency services and outcomes, Minn. Statutes 2004 62Q.135

Health care administrators, Minn. Statutes 2004 144.335

Accident-only coverage

Dependents, application of law, Minn. Statutes 2004 62A.302

Accidental death and dismemberment policies

Fixed indemnity policies, exclusion, Minn. Statutes 2004 62A.135

Accounting and bookkeeping, billing, health care gross revenues taxes, separate statement, Minn. Statutes 2004 295.53

Advertising

Fixed indemnity policies, mail or media, Minn. Statutes 2004 62A.135

Medicare supplement insurance, Minn. Statutes 2004 62A.31, 62A.36, 62A.37

Agents, solicitors, and brokers

Combination policy violations, Minn. Statutes 2004 72A.13

General law, see INSURANCE AGENTS, SOLICITORS, AND BROKERS

Licenses and licensing, revocation or suspension, Minn. Statutes 2004 72A.13

Allied independent health providers

Defined, Minn. Statutes 2004 62Q.095

Payments to, reimbursements, Minn. Statutes 2004 62Q.095

Referrals, Minn. Statutes 2004 62Q.095

Scope of practice, abortion regulation, compliance, Minn. Statutes 2004 62Q.145

Alternative dispute resolution

Health plan companies, Minn. Statutes 2004 62Q.106, 62Q.19

Appeals

Comprehensive health insurance plans, Minn. Statutes 2004 62E.10

Denial, mentally retarded or related conditions children, boarding care costs, Minn. Statutes 2004 252.27

Health plan companies, complaints, Minn. Statutes 2004 62Q.69 to 62Q.731

Application of law

Breast implants, Minn. Statutes 2004 62A.285

Certification of coverage, Minn. Statutes 2004 62Q.181

Claims experience, providing to insured, Minn. Statutes 2004 72A.20

Cost-sharing, Minn. Statutes 2004 62Q.49

Demonstration projects, Minn. Statutes 2004 62A.62

Dental procedures, hospitalization and general anesthesia, Minn. Statutes 2004 62A.308

Dependents, coverage, Minn. Statutes 2004 62A.302

Drug prescriptions written by nonphysicians, Minn. Statutes 2004 62A.307

Employer-based purchasing pools, Minn. Statutes 2004 62Q.17

Expanded provider networks, Minn. Statutes 2004 62Q.095

Group health and accident insurance, cancellation, notice, Minn. Statutes 2004 60A.085

Health care risk adjustment system, Minn. Statutes 2004 62Q.02

Health Coverage Reinsurance Association, exemption, Minn. Statutes 2004 62L.13

Health plan companies, see same under this topic

Health plan policies issued as stop loss coverage, Minn. Statutes 2004 60A.235

Individual market regulations, Minn. Statutes 2004 62A.65

Joint self-insurance employee health plans, compliance, Minn. Statutes 2004 62H.04

Loss experience, providing to insured, Minn. Statutes 2004 72A.20

Managed care plans or organizations, see same under this topic

Medical tests ordered by advanced practice nurses, Minn. Statutes 2004 62A.3091

Medicare supplement insurance, preexisting conditions, coverage, Minn. Statutes 2004 62A.31

Negotiated provider payments, Minn. Statutes 2004 62Q.49

Patient Protection Act, disclosure, Minn. Statutes 2004 62J.72

Point-of-service options, Minn. Statutes 2004 62Q.51

Policies, issuance violations, Minn. Statutes 2004 62A.303

Policy forms, approval, Minn. Statutes 2004 62A.02

Portability, Minn. Statutes 2004 62Q.18

Premiums, rates, unfair trade practices, Minn. Statutes 2004 62A.65

Public schools, nonprofit benefit and relief associations, Minn. Statutes 2004 123B.49

Rate regulation law, exemption, Minn. Statutes 2004 70A.02

Reinsurance agreements, Minn. Statutes 2004 60A.803

Surgical first assistants, Minn. Statutes 2004 62A.3092

Transfer to substantially similar policy, Minn. Statutes 2004 62A.105

Utilization Review Act, Minn. Statutes 2004 62M.01

X-rays ordered by advanced practice nurses, Minn. Statutes 2004 62A.3091

Applications

Blanket insurance, Minn. Statutes 2004 62A.11

Copy left with applicant, Minn. Statutes 2004 62A.44

Assessments

Minnesota employees insurance program, Minn. Statutes 2004 43A.317

Assignments

Benefits, Minn. Statutes 2004 256D.03, 256J.30, 256J.46

Patient Protection Act, contracts, assignment of obligations, Minn. Statutes 2004 62J.701

Authority to issue, Minn. Statutes 2004 60A.06, 62A.11

Benefits

Assignment, Minn. Statutes 2004 256D.03, 256J.30, 256J.46

Attachment, exemption, Minn. Statutes 2004 550.143, 550.37, 550.39, 570.025

Attorney's summary executions, exemption, Minn. Statutes 2004 551.05

Blanket insurance, Minn. Statutes 2004 62A.11

Coordination, Minn. Statutes 2004 62A.042, 62A.046

Creditors' claims, exemptions, Minn. Statutes 2004 550.39

Defined as income, Minn. Statutes 2004 290A.03

Denial, limitations, Minn. Statutes 2004 62A.15

Early childhood intervention services, coordination, Minn. Statutes 2004 125A.41

Garnishment, exemption, Minn. Statutes 2004 550.143, 550.37, 571.72, 571.912, 571.931, 571.932

Group health and accident insurance, change, notice, Minn. Statutes 2004 60A.084

Lifetime benefits, Minn. Statutes 2004 62Q.49

Personal property taxes, delinquent taxes, liens or levies for, exemptions, Minn. Statutes 2004 277.20, 277.21

Rights of recovery, medical assistance, Minn. Statutes 2004 256B.042

Withholding, newborns, premium payments, Minn. Statutes 2004 62A.042

Blanket insurance

Claims, see same under this topic

Defined as qualifying coverage, Minn. Statutes 2004 62L.02

Dependents, coverage, application of law, Minn. Statutes 2004 62A.302

Generally, Minn. Statutes 2004 62A.11

Health care utilization review, exclusion, Minn. Statutes 2004 62M.02

Blue Cross/Blue Shield, see NONPROFIT HEALTH SERVICE PLAN CORPORATIONS

Burden of proof, premiums, compliance with law, Minn. Statutes 2004 62A.02

Cancellation

Comprehensive health insurance plans, notice, Minn. Statutes 2004 62E.16

Carriers, see Health and accident insurance companies under this topic

Category of coverage

Health and accident insurance defined as, Minn. Statutes 2004 62Q.74

Certificates and certification

Coverage, federal regulations, compliance, Minn. Statutes 2004 62Q.181

Chemical use assessments

Health plan companies, Minn. Statutes 2004 62Q.1055

Children

Child support, see Medical support and insurance coverage under CHILD SUPPORT

Coverage

Adopted children, Minn. Statutes 2004 62A.27

Age limits, Minn. Statutes 2004 62A.042

Ambulatory mental health services, Minn. Statutes 2004 62A.152

Children taken into custody, intake, information, Minn. Statutes 2004 260B.188, 260C.188

Children with disabilities, Minn. Statutes 2004 62A.14

Dependent children, Minn. Statutes 2004 62A.041, 62A.048, 62A.20, 62A.21, 518.171

Emotionally disturbed children, Minn. Statutes 2004 62A.151

Extracurricular activities, Minn. Statutes 2004 123B.49

Health services, Minn. Statutes 2004 62A.047

Minor female dependents, Minn. Statutes 2004 62A.041

Physical or mental examinations, juvenile court orders, Minn. Statutes 2004 260B.331, 260C.331

Special education services, Minn. Statutes 2004 125A.027, 125A.21, 125A.74

Youth works program participants, Minn. Statutes 2004 124D.44

Early childhood intervention services, coordination of benefits, Minn. Statutes 2004 125A.41

Eligibility, Minn. Statutes 2004 518.171

Civilian health and medical program of the uniformed services (CHAMPUS), Minn. Statutes 2004 62L.02

Claimant's insurance, defined, Minn. Statutes 2004 3.739

Claims

Adjusters and processors, insurance adjuster licensing, exception, Minn. Statutes 2004 72B.01

Autopsies, Minn. Statutes 2004 62A.04

Beneficiaries, change, Minn. Statutes 2004 62A.04

Definitions

Reserves, valuation standards, Minn. Statutes 2004 60A.761

Forms, Minn. Statutes 2004 62A.04, 62A.045

Group health and accident insurance, experience, providing to insured, Minn. Statutes 2004 72A.20

Health plan companies, Minn. Statutes 2004 62Q.107, 62Q.737, 256.956

Human Services Department, claims by, Minn. Statutes 2004 62A.045

Lawsuits, limitations, Minn. Statutes 2004 62A.04

Medicare supplement insurance, Minn. Statutes 2004 62A.045, 62A.317

Notice, Minn. Statutes 2004 62A.04, 62A.045

Payment, Minn. Statutes 2004 62A.04, 62A.045, 295.53

Physical examination of insured, Minn. Statutes 2004 62A.04

Proofs of loss, Minn. Statutes 2004 62A.04

Rights of insurer not waived, Minn. Statutes 2004 62A.07

Special education services, Minn. Statutes 2004 125A.21

Standards, review, Minn. Statutes 2004 62Q.107

Subrogation, notice, Minn. Statutes 2004 62A.096

Unique patient identification numbers, use, Minn. Statutes 2004 62J.54

Unpaid premiums, deductions, Minn. Statutes 2004 62A.04

Coinsurance, see Deductibles, copayments, and coinsurance under this topic

Collectively bargained arrangements

Agents or brokers, Minn. Statutes 2004 62H.13, 62H.16

Defenses, lack of knowledge not a defense, Minn. Statutes 2004 62H.15

Definitions, multiple employer welfare arrangements (MEWAs), Minn. Statutes 2004 62H.10

Filing, Minn. Statutes 2004 62H.13, 62H.15, 62H.16

Liability, claims or losses, failure to pay, Minn. Statutes 2004 62H.17

Organizational documents, filing, Minn. Statutes 2004 62H.16

Reportable multiple employer welfare arrangements (MEWAs), exclusion, Minn. Statutes 2004 62H.10

Violations, Minn. Statutes 2004 62H.15, 62H.17

Combination, life or endowment, Minn. Statutes 2004 60A.06

Commercial traveler insurance companies, Minn. Statutes 2004 62A.13

Community networks, see COMMUNITY INTEGRATED SERVICE NETWORKS

Community work experience programs, Minn. Statutes 2004 256.997

Complaints

Denial, mentally retarded or related conditions children, boarding care costs, Minn. Statutes 2004 252.27

Dispute resolution, Minn. Statutes 2004 62Q.106, 62Q.19

Retaliation prohibited, Minn. Statutes 2004 62J.80

Comprehensive Health Association, see MINNESOTA COMPREHENSIVE HEALTH ASSOCIATION (MCHA)

Comprehensive Health Insurance Act, Minn. Statutes 2004 62E.01 to 62E.19

Comprehensive health insurance plans

Administration, Minn. Statutes 2004 62E.13

Advisory committees, appointment, Minn. Statutes 2004 62E.09

Applicants, rejection or restriction, insurer's duties, Minn. Statutes 2004 62E.15

Application of law, Minn. Statutes 2004 60A.235, 62E.14, 62E.141

Assessments, Minn. Statutes 2004 62E.11

Benefits, reduction prohibited, Minn. Statutes 2004 62E.04

Case management, Minn. Statutes 2004 62E.10

Chronic disease management, Minn. Statutes 2004 62E.10

Claims expenses, Minn. Statutes 2004 62E.11

Contested cases, Minn. Statutes 2004 62E.10

Continuation and conversion privileges, Minn. Statutes 2004 62E.16

Contracts, coordination of state and federal agencies, Minn. Statutes 2004 62E.09

Contributing members, Minn. Statutes 2004 62E.02

Coverage

Approval, Minn. Statutes 2004 62E.09

Dental, exemption, Minn. Statutes 2004 62A.136

Dependents, Minn. Statutes 2004 62E.04

Exclusions, generally, Minn. Statutes 2004 62E.12

Group health plan coverage, exclusion, general assistance, Minn. Statutes 2004 256D.03

Health care county-based purchasing, exclusion, Minn. Statutes 2004 256B.692

Major medical, Minn. Statutes 2004 62E.04

Not considered group health plan coverage or cost-effective, Minn. Statutes 2004 256B.056

Preexisting conditions, limitations, Minn. Statutes 2004 62E.14

Preventive care, Minn. Statutes 2004 62E.10

Qualifying, defined, Minn. Statutes 2004 62L.02

Vision care, exemption, Minn. Statutes 2004 62A.136

Data, classification, Minn. Statutes 2004 62E.13

Deductibles, copayments, or coinsurance

Maximum premium rates, Minn. Statutes 2004 62E.08

Plan offerings, Minn. Statutes 2004 62E.12

Qualified plans, Minn. Statutes 2004 62E.05, 62E.06, 62E.12

Retired employees ineligible for Medicare, Minn. Statutes 2004 62E.18

Writing carriers, Minn. Statutes 2004 62E.13

Definitions, Minn. Statutes 2004 62E.02

Drugs and medicine, formulary, Minn. Statutes 2004 62E.10

Eligible persons

Defined, Minn. Statutes 2004 62E.02

Enrollment procedure, Minn. Statutes 2004 62E.11

Exclusions, Minn. Statutes 2004 62E.02

Other coverage, eligibility, notice, Minn. Statutes 2004 62E.10

Retired employees ineligible for Medicare, Minn. Statutes 2004 62E.18

Uninsurability, verification, Minn. Statutes 2004 62E.15

Employers, duties, Minn. Statutes 2004 62E.03

Enrollment

Application of law, Minn. Statutes 2004 62E.14, 62E.141

Applications, Minn. Statutes 2004 62E.14

Conversion rights, effect, Minn. Statutes 2004 62E.14

Effective date, Minn. Statutes 2004 62E.14

Eligibility, Minn. Statutes 2004 62E.14, 62E.141

Evidence of rejection, waivers, Minn. Statutes 2004 62E.14

Generally, Minn. Statutes 2004 62E.11

Inclusion in employer-sponsored plan, effect, Minn. Statutes 2004 62E.141

Preexisting conditions, limitations, waivers, Minn. Statutes 2004 62E.14, 62E.19

Residence, Minn. Statutes 2004 62E.14

Retired employees ineligible for Medicare, Minn. Statutes 2004 62E.18

Retiree plan enrollees, Minn. Statutes 2004 62E.14

Terminated employees, Minn. Statutes 2004 62E.14

Writing carriers, response, Minn. Statutes 2004 62E.14

Exemption from rulemaking, Minn. Statutes 2004 62E.10

Forms, self-insurance, Minn. Statutes 2004 62E.035

Funding, state, effect on premium rates, Minn. Statutes 2004 62E.11

Income, use, Minn. Statutes 2004 62E.11

Information about, Minn. Statutes 2004 62A.65, 62E.15

Insurers, Minn. Statutes 2004 62E.02, 62E.04, 62E.15

Labeling, Minn. Statutes 2004 62E.05

Medicare supplement plans

Defined, Minn. Statutes 2004 62E.02

Insurers, Minn. Statutes 2004 62E.04

Medicare select issuers, duties, Minn. Statutes 2004 62A.318

Nonresidents, Minn. Statutes 2004 62E.14

Policies, Minn. Statutes 2004 62E.04, 62E.15

Premiums, Minn. Statutes 2004 62E.08

Qualified Medicare supplement plans, see same under this topic

Retired state employees, Minn. Statutes 2004 43A.27

Waiver of preexisting conditions, Minn. Statutes 2004 62E.14

Minimum benefits, Minn. Statutes 2004 62E.12

Number one plans, Minn. Statutes 2004 62E.05, 62E.06

Number three plans, Minn. Statutes 2004 62E.05, 62E.06

Number two plans, Minn. Statutes 2004 62E.03, 62E.05, 62E.06

Operation, Minn. Statutes 2004 62E.11

Payments to, employers, preexisting conditions, costs, Minn. Statutes 2004 62E.19

Policies

Benefits, Minn. Statutes 2004 62E.12

Cancellation, owner, Minn. Statutes 2004 72A.20

Group policies, filing, Minn. Statutes 2004 62E.04

Individual policies, filing, Minn. Statutes 2004 62E.04

Labeling, qualified or unqualified policies, Minn. Statutes 2004 62E.05

Maximum lifetime benefit, Minn. Statutes 2004 62E.12

Medicare supplement policies, Minn. Statutes 2004 62E.04, 62E.15

Noncompliance, effect, Minn. Statutes 2004 62E.04

Qualified plans, Minn. Statutes 2004 62E.04, 62E.05, 62E.12

Reinsurance, Minn. Statutes 2004 62E.04

Rulemaking, Minn. Statutes 2004 62E.13

Submission, Minn. Statutes 2004 62E.13

Underwriting standards, application, Minn. Statutes 2004 62E.04

Premiums

Approval, Minn. Statutes 2004 62E.091

Determination and computation, Minn. Statutes 2004 62E.08, 62E.091

Discrimination, Minn. Statutes 2004 62E.08

General assistance medical care, payment exclusion, Minn. Statutes 2004 256D.03

Generally, Minn. Statutes 2004 62E.08

Health maintenance organizations, Minn. Statutes 2004 62E.08

Increases, Minn. Statutes 2004 62E.091

Insurance taxes, exemptions, Minn. Statutes 2004 297I.15

Medicare supplement plan, Minn. Statutes 2004 62E.08

Qualified plans, Minn. Statutes 2004 62E.08

Rejection or modification, Minn. Statutes 2004 62E.091

Reports about, Minn. Statutes 2004 62E.05

Schedule, Minn. Statutes 2004 62E.08

Smokers, Minn. Statutes 2004 62E.08

State plan, Minn. Statutes 2004 62E.11

Unearned premiums, return, Minn. Statutes 2004 72A.20

Unfair competition, unfair or deceptive trade practices, Minn. Statutes 2004 72A.20

Writing carriers, premiums received by, tax exemption, Minn. Statutes 2004 62E.13

Qualified plans

Benefits, Minn. Statutes 2004 62E.06

Certification, Minn. Statutes 2004 62E.05

Deductibles, copayments, or coinsurance, Minn. Statutes 2004 62E.05, 62E.06, 62E.12

Defined, Minn. Statutes 2004 62E.02

Employers, duties, Minn. Statutes 2004 62E.03

Exclusions, Minn. Statutes 2004 62E.06

Financing, Minn. Statutes 2004 62E.03

Health maintenance organizations, Minn. Statutes 2004 62E.06

High deductible health plans deemed as, Minn. Statutes 2004 62Q.025

Information about, Minn. Statutes 2004 62E.05

Medicare supplement plans, see Qualified Medicare supplement plans under this topic

Number one plans, Minn. Statutes 2004 62E.05, 62E.06

Number three plans, Minn. Statutes 2004 62E.05, 62E.06

Number two plans, Minn. Statutes 2004 62E.03, 62E.05, 62E.06

Policies, Minn. Statutes 2004 62E.04, 62E.05, 62E.12

Premiums, Minn. Statutes 2004 62E.08

Requirements, Minn. Statutes 2004 62E.12

Retired employees ineligible for Medicare, Minn. Statutes 2004 62E.18

Rural demonstration projects deemed as, Minn. Statutes 2004 62D.30

Writing carriers, Minn. Statutes 2004 62E.13

Qualifying coverage, Minn. Statutes 2004 62L.02

Reinsurance, Minn. Statutes 2004 62E.04, 62E.13

Reports about, Minn. Statutes 2004 62E.05

Rulemaking, Minn. Statutes 2004 62E.035, 62E.09, 62E.13

Self-insurers, Minn. Statutes 2004 62E.035

Solicitation of applicants, Minn. Statutes 2004 62E.15

Underwriting, Minn. Statutes 2004 62A.045, 62E.04

Unqualified plans, covered individuals, Minn. Statutes 2004 62E.05

Waivers, Minn. Statutes 2004 62E.14, 62E.19

Writing carriers, Minn. Statutes 2004 62E.02, 62E.09, 62E.13, 62E.14

Conflict of laws

Portability of coverage, prevailing law, Minn. Statutes 2004 62Q.18

Conflicts of interest, health plan companies

External review entities, adverse complaints, Minn. Statutes 2004 62Q.73

Construction workers insurance benefit funds, Minn. Statutes 2004 179.254 to 179.257

Contested cases

Comprehensive health insurance plans, Minn. Statutes 2004 62E.10

Medicare supplement benefits, sales violations, Minn. Statutes 2004 62A.43

Policies, forms or rates, Minn. Statutes 2004 62A.02

Premiums, rates, Minn. Statutes 2004 62A.02

Continuation and conversion privileges

Comprehensive health insurance plans, Minn. Statutes 2004 62E.16

Continuation coverage, exhaustion, Minn. Statutes 2004 62A.65, 62E.16

Dependent children, Minn. Statutes 2004 62A.20, 62A.21, 62A.65, 62E.16

Effective date, Minn. Statutes 2004 62A.65

Employee, duties, Minn. Statutes 2004 62A.16, 62A.17

Employer, Minn. Statutes 2004 62A.16, 62A.17

Exclusionary riders, Minn. Statutes 2004 62A.65

Fees, Minn. Statutes 2004 72A.20

Former spouses, Minn. Statutes 2004 62A.21, 62A.65, 62E.16

Generally, Minn. Statutes 2004 62A.08, 62A.16, 62A.17

Group coverage, Minn. Statutes 2004 60A.082, 60A.086, 62L.03, 62L.045

Group health plans defined as including, Minn. Statutes 2004 256B.02

Group policyholder or contract holders, duties, Minn. Statutes 2004 62A.146, 62A.17, 62A.21

Health plan companies, compliance, Minn. Statutes 2004 62Q.23

Individual market regulation, Minn. Statutes 2004 62A.65

Information about, Minn. Statutes 2004 62E.15

Local government officers and employees, Minn. Statutes 2004 471.61

Medicare select insurance, Minn. Statutes 2004 62A.318

Medicare supplement insurance, Minn. Statutes 2004 62A.31, 62A.39

Municipal officers and employees, Minn. Statutes 2004 471.61

Notice requirements, Minn. Statutes 2004 61B.23, 62A.17, 62E.16

Parental leave, continuation during, Minn. Statutes 2004 181.941

Preexisting conditions

Groups, Minn. Statutes 2004 62A.17, 62Q.18

Individuals, Minn. Statutes 2004 60A.082, 62A.65

Small employers, Minn. Statutes 2004 62L.03, 62L.045

Pregnancy, Minn. Statutes 2004 62A.65, 62E.16

Reduced benefits, Minn. Statutes 2004 62A.21

Requirements, Minn. Statutes 2004 62A.65, 62Q.18, 62Q.23

Spouses, Minn. Statutes 2004 62A.20, 62A.65, 62E.16

Survivors, Minn. Statutes 2004 62A.146, 62A.65, 62E.16

Terminated or laid off employees, Minn. Statutes 2004 62A.17

Trusts, duties, Minn. Statutes 2004 62A.16, 62A.17

Underwriting, Minn. Statutes 2004 62A.65

Contracts

Chemical dependency treatment programs, accountability plan participation, Minn. Statutes 2004 62Q.135

Comprehensive health insurance plans, coordination of state and federal agencies, Minn. Statutes 2004 62E.09

Cost contracts (HCPP), see Medicare supplement insurance under this topic

Injured state employees, workers' compensation coverage, Minn. Statutes 2004 176.572

Prohibited agreements, Minn. Statutes 2004 62A.64

Risk contracts (TEFRA), see Medicare supplement insurance under this topic

Special education services, Minn. Statutes 2004 125A.74

Coordinated service delivery system, see MEDICAL ASSISTANCE DEMONSTRATION PROJECT FOR PEOPLE WITH DISABILITIES

Coordination

Children with disabilities, early intervention services, Minn. Statutes 2004 125A.027

Federal and state programs, Minn. Statutes 2004 62E.09

Coordination of benefits, Minn. Statutes 2004 62A.042, 62A.046

Copayments, see Deductibles, copayments, and coinsurance under this topic

Corporations, personnel benefits, Minn. Statutes 2004 300.081

Cost containment, see under HEALTH CARE

Cost-effective, defined, Minn. Statutes 2004 256B.02

Cost-sharing

Change of clinic or physicians, higher cost-sharing prohibited, Minn. Statutes 2004 62Q.43

Chemical dependency treatment, Minn. Statutes 2004 62Q.47

Closed-panel health plans, student enrollees, higher share for change option, Minn. Statutes 2004 62Q.43

Defined, Minn. Statutes 2004 62J.041

Disclosure, Minn. Statutes 2004 62Q.49

Expanded provider networks, Minn. Statutes 2004 62Q.095

Medicare supplement insurance, benefit changes, Minn. Statutes 2004 62A.31

Mental health services, limitations and requirements, Minn. Statutes 2004 62Q.47

Point-of-service options, Minn. Statutes 2004 62Q.51

Special education services, Minn. Statutes 2004 125A.21

Student enrollees, higher share for change option, Minn. Statutes 2004 62Q.43

Costs, data collection and distribution

Minnesota Risk Adjustment Association, duties, Minn. Statutes 2004 62Q.03

County patients, University of Minnesota hospitals, Minn. Statutes 2004 158.05

County-based purchasing, see under HEALTH CARE

Coverage

Abortion, Minn. Statutes 2004 145.4131, 145.414

Accident-only coverage, Minn. Statutes 2004 62A.011, 62J.60, 62S.01

Age limits, Minn. Statutes 2004 62A.042, 62A.08

Alcoholism, treatment, Minn. Statutes 2004 62A.149

Ambulatory mental health services, Minn. Statutes 2004 62A.152

Armed forces reserve or National Guard members, reinstatement requirements, Minn. Statutes 2004 72A.20

Basic hospital expenses, qualified long-term care insurance, exclusion, Minn. Statutes 2004 62S.01

Basic medical-surgical expenses, qualified long-term care insurance, exclusion, Minn. Statutes 2004 62S.01

Blanket insurance, Minn. Statutes 2004 62A.11

Breast cancer, Minn. Statutes 2004 62A.25

Breast implants, Minn. Statutes 2004 62A.285

Cancer, diagnostic procedures, Minn. Statutes 2004 62A.30

Change in, notice, Minn. Statutes 2004 60A.084

Chemical dependency treatment

Cost-sharing, limitations and requirements, Minn. Statutes 2004 62Q.47

Driving while impaired offenders in correctional facilities, Minn. Statutes 2004 62Q.137

Generally, Minn. Statutes 2004 62A.049, 62A.149

Payment, Minn. Statutes 2004 254B.06

Children, see same under this topic

Chiropractic services, Minn. Statutes 2004 62A.03, 62A.15

Collectively bargained arrangements, see same under this topic

Comprehensive health insurance plans, see same under this topic

Continuation and conversion privileges, see same under this topic

Defined, Minn. Statutes 2004 518.171

Denial of access, professional opinion required, Minn. Statutes 2004 62Q.12

Denial of benefits, limitations, Minn. Statutes 2004 62A.15

Dental procedures, hospitalization and general anesthesia, Minn. Statutes 2004 62A.308

Dental services, Minn. Statutes 2004 62A.043

Dependents

Children, see same under this topic

Dental procedures, hospitalization and general anesthesia, Minn. Statutes 2004 62A.308

Generally, Minn. Statutes 2004 62A.048

Handicapped dependents, Minn. Statutes 2004 62A.14, 62A.141

Minor female dependents, Minn. Statutes 2004 62A.041

Requirements, Minn. Statutes 2004 62A.302

Students, full-time, Minn. Statutes 2004 62A.301

Diabetes, equipment and supplies, Minn. Statutes 2004 62A.3093

Diethylstilbestrol, required coverage, Minn. Statutes 2004 62A.154

Direct adoptive placement, prospective adoptive parents, duties, Minn. Statutes 2004 259.47

Disabled employees, Minn. Statutes 2004 62A.147, 62A.148

Emergency services, preauthorization limitations, Minn. Statutes 2004 62A.049

Employee leasing arrangements, see same under this topic

Employer-subsidized health coverage, Minn. Statutes 2004 256.956

Employers' rights, employees, lawful consumable products, use during nonworking hours, Minn. Statutes 2004 181.938

Enterprise activities (human services), Minn. Statutes 2004 246.0136

Exclusionary riders, limitations or exclusion, Minn. Statutes 2004 62A.65

Expanded provider networks, Minn. Statutes 2004 62Q.095

Fibrocystic breast condition, Minn. Statutes 2004 62A.305

Former spouses, Minn. Statutes 2004 62A.21

Grandchildren, Minn. Statutes 2004 62A.042

Gynecological examinations, exclusion, Minn. Statutes 2004 62Q.52

Health plan companies, see same under this topic

Hearing aids, Minn. Statutes 2004 62Q.675

Hospice care services, Minn. Statutes 2004 62A.616

Hospital confinement indemnity coverage, qualified long-term care insurance, Minn. Statutes 2004 62S.01

Human services recipients, Minn. Statutes 2004 62A.045

Individuals previously covered under a group health benefit plan, Minn. Statutes 2004 62A.65

Limitations and exclusions, notice, Minn. Statutes 2004 61B.28

Limited benefits, qualified long-term care insurance, exclusion, Minn. Statutes 2004 62S.01

Loss ratios, see same under this topic

Lyme disease, treatment, Minn. Statutes 2004 62A.265

Major medical expenses, qualified long-term care insurance, exclusion, Minn. Statutes 2004 62S.01

Managed care organizations, out-of-area primary care, Minn. Statutes 2004 62Q.45

Mandated coverage proposals, evaluation process, Minn. Statutes 2004 62J.26

Maternity, Minn. Statutes 2004 62A.041, 62A.0411, 62A.17

Medical tests ordered by advanced practice nurses, Minn. Statutes 2004 62A.3091

Medicare supplement insurance, see same under this topic

Mental health services, Minn. Statutes 2004 62Q.47, 253B.04

Minneapolis employees retirement fund members, Minn. Statutes 2004 422A.05

Minnesota employees insurance program, Minn. Statutes 2004 43A.317

Minnesota State Colleges and Universities students, Minn. Statutes 2004 136F.20

Newborns, Minn. Statutes 2004 62A.042, 62A.17

Nonresidents, Minn. Statutes 2004 62A.01

Nurse midwives, services, Minn. Statutes 2004 62A.15

Optometric services, Minn. Statutes 2004 62A.03, 62A.15

Osteopath services, Minn. Statutes 2004 62A.03

Outpatient surgical centers, Minn. Statutes 2004 62A.153

Ovarian cancer surveillance tests, Minn. Statutes 2004 62A.30

Phenylketonuria, treatment, Minn. Statutes 2004 62A.26

Physician services, Minn. Statutes 2004 62A.03

Podiatrist services, Minn. Statutes 2004 62A.043

Point-of-service options, Minn. Statutes 2004 62Q.51

Port-wine stain elimination or treatment, Minn. Statutes 2004 62A.304

Portability, Minn. Statutes 2004 62A.65, 62Q.021, 62Q.18

Preexisting conditions

Continuation and conversion privileges, see same under this topic

Generally, Minn. Statutes 2004 62Q.18

Group health and accident insurance, credits, Minn. Statutes 2004 62L.03, 62L.045

Limitations or exclusions, restriction, Minn. Statutes 2004 62A.615, 62A.65

Prenatal care services, Minn. Statutes 2004 62A.047

Prescription drugs written by nonphysicians, Minn. Statutes 2004 62A.307

Primary coverage, general assistance medical care, Minn. Statutes 2004 256D.03

Prostate cancer screening, Minn. Statutes 2004 62Q.50

Reconstructive surgery, Minn. Statutes 2004 62A.25

Registered nurse services, Minn. Statutes 2004 62A.03, 62A.15

Reportable multiple employer welfare arrangements, see under MULTIPLE EMPLOYERS WELFARE ARRANGEMENTS (MEWAS)

Reports about, MFIP applicants or participants, Minn. Statutes 2004 256J.46

Scalp hair prostheses, Minn. Statutes 2004 62A.28

School districts, extracurricular activities, Minn. Statutes 2004 123B.49

Short-term coverage, Minn. Statutes 2004 62A.65

Small employer health benefit plans, waiver, Minn. Statutes 2004 62L.03

Special education, see Children under this topic

Specified diseases, qualified long-term care insurance, exclusion, Minn. Statutes 2004 62S.01

Spouses, Minn. Statutes 2004 62A.16, 62A.17, 62A.20

State health care programs

Abortion, reporting, Minn. Statutes 2004 145.4131

Specific programs, see Coverage under specific programs

Students, full-time, Minn. Statutes 2004 62A.301

Surgical first assistants, Minn. Statutes 2004 62A.3092

Survivor's benefits, Minn. Statutes 2004 62A.145, 62A.146

Terminally ill persons, Minn. Statutes 2004 62A.616

Termination, Minn. Statutes 2004 62A.14, 62A.146, 62Q.16

Transfer to substantially similar policy, Minn. Statutes 2004 62A.105

Tuberculosis, treatment costs, Minn. Statutes 2004 144.4812

Universal coverage, Minn. Statutes 2004 62Q.165

Ventilator-dependent persons, Minn. Statutes 2004 62A.155

X-rays ordered by advanced practice nurses, Minn. Statutes 2004 62A.3091

Youth works program participants, Minn. Statutes 2004 124D.44

Credit health and accident insurance

Amount, limitations, Minn. Statutes 2004 62B.04

Applicants, coverage disclosures, signatures, Minn. Statutes 2004 62B.04

Banks, open end loan accounts, Minn. Statutes 2004 48.185

Coverage, Minn. Statutes 2004 62B.04

Credit sale contracts, generally, Minn. Statutes 2004 47.59

Definitions, Minn. Statutes 2004 61B.20, 62B.02, 62B.04

Disclosure, incomplete coverage, Minn. Statutes 2004 62B.04

Forms, incomplete coverage disclosures, Minn. Statutes 2004 62B.04

Health care utilization review, exclusion, Minn. Statutes 2004 62M.02

Identification cards, uniform health care cards, exclusion, Minn. Statutes 2004 62J.60

Loans, generally, Minn. Statutes 2004 47.59

Regulated lenders, loans, Minn. Statutes 2004 56.155

Small employer health benefit plan coverage, exclusion, Minn. Statutes 2004 62L.02

Term insurance, Minn. Statutes 2004 62B.03

Unfair trade practices, HIV and bloodborne pathogen tests, Minn. Statutes 2004 72A.20

Credit unions, purchase by members, Minn. Statutes 2004 52.04

Creditors' claims, exemptions, Minn. Statutes 2004 550.39

Data

Access to data, Minn. Statutes 2004 62Q.135, 144.335

Comprehensive health insurance plans, Minn. Statutes 2004 62E.13

Health and accident insurance companies, workers' compensation, employee treatment data, disclosure, Minn. Statutes 2004 176.138

Minnesota employees insurance program, Minn. Statutes 2004 13.67

Service cooperatives, claims, classification, Minn. Statutes 2004 13.203

Deductibles, copayments, and coinsurance

Breast reconstructive surgery, Minn. Statutes 2004 62A.25

Child health supervision and prenatal care services, exemption, Minn. Statutes 2004 62Q.23

Comprehensive health insurance plans, see same under this topic

Copayment-type small employer plans, see SMALL EMPLOYER HEALTH BENEFIT PLANS

Cost-effective, defined, Minn. Statutes 2004 256D.02

Deductible-type small employer plan, see SMALL EMPLOYER HEALTH BENEFIT PLANS

Defined as consumer cost-sharing, Minn. Statutes 2004 62J.041

Diabetes coverage, Minn. Statutes 2004 62A.3093

Health plan companies, see same under this topic

Lyme disease treatment, restriction, Minn. Statutes 2004 62A.265

Medical assistance, coverage, Minn. Statutes 2004 256B.0625

Negotiated provider payments, effect, disclosure, Minn. Statutes 2004 62Q.49

Patient Protection Act, disclosure, application of law, Minn. Statutes 2004 62J.72

Prostate cancer screening, Minn. Statutes 2004 62Q.50

Scalp hair prostheses, Minn. Statutes 2004 62A.28

Special education costs, reimbursements, Minn. Statutes 2004 125A.21

Definitions

Child support, Minn. Statutes 2004 518.171

Corrections Department, subrogation, Minn. Statutes 2004 243.255

Credit health and accident insurance, Minn. Statutes 2004 62B.02

DES related conditions, benefits, Minn. Statutes 2004 62A.154

Disabled employees, Minn. Statutes 2004 62A.147

Expanded provider networks, Minn. Statutes 2004 62Q.095

Fixed indemnity policies, Minn. Statutes 2004 62A.135

Full-time students, Minn. Statutes 2004 62A.301

General Assistance Act, Minn. Statutes 2004 256D.02

Generally, Minn. Statutes 2004 62A.01 to 62A.02, 62A.145

Handicapped dependents, Minn. Statutes 2004 62A.141

Health and accident insurance companies, see same under this topic

Health care providers, Minn. Statutes 2004 62A.63

Health plan companies

Complaints, Minn. Statutes 2004 62Q.68, 62Q.73, 62Q.731

Generally, Minn. Statutes 2004 62Q.165

Medicare-related coverage, Minn. Statutes 2004 62Q.01

Portability of coverage, Minn. Statutes 2004 62Q.18

Prompt payment of claims, Minn. Statutes 2004 62Q.75

Injury or death claims of conditionally released inmates, Minn. Statutes 2004 3.739

Insurance law, Minn. Statutes 2004 60A.02, 60A.23

Interagency Services for Children with Disabilities Act, Minn. Statutes 2004 125A.023

Liability insurance, Minn. Statutes 2004 72A.125

Medical assistance, Minn. Statutes 2004 256B.02, 256B.421

Medicare select insurance, Minn. Statutes 2004 62A.318

Medicare supplement insurance, Minn. Statutes 2004 62A.31

Minnesota employees insurance program, Minn. Statutes 2004 43A.317

Minnesota Life and Health Insurance Guaranty Association Act, Minn. Statutes 2004 61B.20

Personal effects insurance, Minn. Statutes 2004 72A.125

Prohibited agreements, Minn. Statutes 2004 62A.63

Property Tax Refund Act, Minn. Statutes 2004 290A.03

Rental vehicle personal accident insurance, Minn. Statutes 2004 72A.125

Short-term coverage, Minn. Statutes 2004 62A.65

Small employer health benefit plans, Minn. Statutes 2004 62L.02

Survivors, Minn. Statutes 2004 62A.145

Demonstration projects

Generally, Minn. Statutes 2004 62A.62

Medicare supplement insurance, Minn. Statutes 2004 62A.421

Uninsured low-income persons demonstration project, Minn. Statutes 2004 256B.73

Demonstration providers

Medical assistance demonstration project for people with disabilities, health plan companies, rulemaking, Minn. Statutes 2004 256B.77

Medical assistance prepaid demonstration project, health and accident insurance companies, group insurance, Minn. Statutes 2004 256B.69

Denial, Mentally retarded or related conditions children

Boarding care costs, parental contribution, effect, Minn. Statutes 2004 252.27

Dental insurance, see DENTAL INSURANCE

Disclosure

Consumer cost-sharing, effect, Minn. Statutes 2004 62Q.49

Credit health and accident insurance, incomplete coverage, Minn. Statutes 2004 62B.04

Durable medical equipment, coverage, Minn. Statutes 2004 62Q.67

Marketing, Minn. Statutes 2004 62Q.49

Medicare select extended basic insurance, Minn. Statutes 2004 62A.318

Medicare select insurance, Minn. Statutes 2004 62A.318

Medicare supplement insurance, duplicate coverage, Minn. Statutes 2004 62A.43

Medicare supplement policies, Minn. Statutes 2004 62A.36, 62A.39, 62A.42

Negotiated provider payments, effect, Minn. Statutes 2004 62Q.49

Provider reimbursements, usual and customary fees, Minn. Statutes 2004 62A.61

Rates, increases, Minn. Statutes 2004 62A.024

Self-insurance employee health plans, Minn. Statutes 2004 471.617

Discrimination

Ambulatory mental health services, provider discrimination prohibited, Minn. Statutes 2004 62A.152

Bloodborne pathogens, blood tests, notice, secure treatment facility residents, Minn. Statutes 2004 246.12

Medicare supplement policies, Minn. Statutes 2004 62A.31

Premiums, health care provider network status, nondiscrimination, Minn. Statutes 2004 62Q.10

Eligibility

Comprehensive health insurance plans, Minn. Statutes 2004 62E.11, 62E.14, 62E.141

Medicare eligible persons, Minn. Statutes 2004 62A.31, 62A.39

Employee insurance pools

Assets, cooperative units (school districts), withdrawal, disbursement, Minn. Statutes 2004 123A.24

Labor-management committees, duties, Minn. Statutes 2004 123A.25

Employee leasing arrangements

Agents or brokers, Minn. Statutes 2004 62H.12, 62H.16

Defenses, lack of knowledge not a defense, Minn. Statutes 2004 62H.15

Definitions, multiple employer welfare arrangements (MEWAs), Minn. Statutes 2004 62H.10

Filing, Minn. Statutes 2004 62H.12, 62H.15, 62H.16

Liability, claims or losses, failure to pay, Minn. Statutes 2004 62H.17

Organizational documents, filing, Minn. Statutes 2004 62H.16

Reportable multiple employer welfare arrangements (MEWAs), exclusion, Minn. Statutes 2004 62H.10

Violations and penalties, Minn. Statutes 2004 62H.15, 62H.17

Employee welfare benefit plans

Defined, Minn. Statutes 2004 62A.31, 62H.10

Enrollees, see Medicare supplement insurance under this topic

Reportable multiple employer welfare arrangements (MEWAs), exclusion, Minn. Statutes 2004 62H.10

Employer-subsidized health coverage

Defined, Minn. Statutes 2004 256.956

Purchasing alliances, see HEALTH CARE PURCHASING ALLIANCES

Employers

Comprehensive health insurance plans, list of covered employees, supplying, Minn. Statutes 2004 62E.16

Contributions, Minn. Statutes 2004 136F.48, 137.027

Notice given, cancellation or termination of coverage, Minn. Statutes 2004 62E.16

Enforcement of law

Coverage, Minn. Statutes 2004 62Q.021, 62Q.181

Disclosure, usual and customary provider fees, methodology for determination, Minn. Statutes 2004 62A.61

Medical assistance demonstration project for people with disabilities, Minn. Statutes 2004 256B.77

Enrollment

Expanded provider network information, Minn. Statutes 2004 62Q.095

Expanded provider networks

Allied independent health providers, Minn. Statutes 2004 62Q.095, 62Q.145

Generally, Minn. Statutes 2004 62Q.095

Federal employees health benefits plan

Qualifying coverage, small employer health benefit plans, Minn. Statutes 2004 62L.02

Fines

Health plan companies, claims payment violations prohibited, Minn. Statutes 2004 62Q.75

Medicare supplement benefits, Minn. Statutes 2004 62A.41, 62A.43

Patient Protection Act, violations, Minn. Statutes 2004 62J.74

Forms, credit health and accident insurance

Incomplete coverage disclosures, Minn. Statutes 2004 62B.04

Group accidental death insurance

Generally, Minn. Statutes 2004 62A.10

Retroactive termination of coverage, application of law, Minn. Statutes 2004 60A.086

Group health and accident insurance

Application of law, Minn. Statutes 2004 60A.085, 62Q.56

Cancellation, Minn. Statutes 2004 60A.085

Change in benefits, notice by employer, Minn. Statutes 2004 60A.084

Change in health plans, continuity of care, Minn. Statutes 2004 62Q.56

Claims, see same under this topic

Continuation and conversion privileges, see same under this topic

Contracts, injured state employees, workers' compensation coverage, Minn. Statutes 2004 176.572

Coordination of benefits, Minn. Statutes 2004 62A.046

Coverage, see same under this topic

Definitions

Disabled employees' benefits, Minn. Statutes 2004 62A.147

General Assistance Act, Minn. Statutes 2004 256D.02

Medical assistance, Minn. Statutes 2004 256B.421

Reserves, valuation standards, Minn. Statutes 2004 60A.761

Disabled employees' benefits, Minn. Statutes 2004 62A.147, 62A.148

General assistance applicants, recipients, enrollment, Minn. Statutes 2004 256D.03

Group purchasers, see under HEALTH CARE

Group self-insurance, nursing homes, Minn. Statutes 2004 256B.431

Insureds, lists, insurance companies, duties, Minn. Statutes 2004 60A.085

Issuance, Minn. Statutes 2004 62A.10

Job performance as basis for, Minn. Statutes 2004 181.82

Medical assistance prepaid demonstration project, Minn. Statutes 2004 256B.69

Medical assistance recipients, enrollment, Minn. Statutes 2004 256B.056

Minnesota employees insurance program, see same under this topic

Municipal officers and employees, Minn. Statutes 2004 471.61

Policies, see Group policies under this topic

Preexisting condition limitations, credits, Minn. Statutes 2004 60A.082, 62L.03, 62L.045

Premiums, see same under this topic

Prepaid health plans, see PREPAID HEALTH PLANS

Public assistance liens, Minn. Statutes 2004 256.015

Public employees insurance program, see under PUBLIC EMPLOYEES

Ramsey County officers and employees, Minn. Statutes 2004 383A.03

Requirements, Minn. Statutes 2004 62A.10

Retired municipal employees, Minn. Statutes 2004 471.61

Rulemaking, Minn. Statutes 2004 60A.082

Survivor's benefit continuation, Minn. Statutes 2004 62A.145, 62A.146

Universal coverage, Minn. Statutes 2004 62Q.165

Group policies

Certificate of insurance, equal protection, Minn. Statutes 2004 62A.01

Continuation and conversion privileges, Minn. Statutes 2004 62A.16, 62A.17

Fixed indemnity policies solicited by mail or media advertisements, Minn. Statutes 2004 62A.135

Maternity coverage, Minn. Statutes 2004 62A.041

Retroactive termination, Minn. Statutes 2004 60A.086

Group purchasers, see under HEALTH CARE

Group self-insurance, nursing homes

Medical assistance cost allocation, Minn. Statutes 2004 256B.431

Guaranteed issue

Definitions, portability of coverage, Minn. Statutes 2004 62Q.18

Health plan companies, Minn. Statutes 2004 62Q.18

Individual market regulation, Minn. Statutes 2004 62A.65

Guaranty association, Minn. Statutes 2004 61B.18 to 61B.32

HCPP contracts, see Medicare supplement insurance under this topic

Health and accident insurance companies

Accounts and accounting, Minn. Statutes 2004 295.53, 295.56

Actuaries, duties, Minn. Statutes 2004 60A.129, 60A.803

Affiliates, Minn. Statutes 2004 62J.041, 62L.02

Agreements by, Minn. Statutes 2004 60A.803, 62J.71

Allied independent providers, Minn. Statutes 2004 62Q.095, 62Q.145

Annual statement, Minn. Statutes 2004 62A.135, 72A.20

Application of law, Minn. Statutes 2004 62A.65, 62M.01, 62Q.02, 62Q.68

Assessments, Minn. Statutes 2004 62J.041, 79.251

Assignments, accounts receivable, health care gross revenues tax liability, Minn. Statutes 2004 295.56

Audits and examinations, Minn. Statutes 2004 60A.129, 62A.021

Bankruptcy, defined, Minn. Statutes 2004 62A.31

Blanket insurance, authority to issue, Minn. Statutes 2004 62A.11

Burden of proof, forms or rates, compliance with law, Minn. Statutes 2004 62A.02

Capital requirements, risk-based, Minn. Statutes 2004 60A.50 to 60A.696

Certificates and certification, Minn. Statutes 2004 60A.129, 176.1351, 352.15

Certificates of authority, revocation or suspension, Minn. Statutes 2004 62A.43

Cessation of business, Minn. Statutes 2004 62A.65

Child support, see Medical support and insurance coverage under CHILD SUPPORT

Claim reserves, Minn. Statutes 2004 60A.762, 60A.763, 60A.768

Claims administrators, utilization review, Minn. Statutes 2004 62M.02, 62M.04 to 62M.07

Consumer boards, technology assistance review panel, representation, Minn. Statutes 2004 256.9691

Contested cases, third-party contracts, health care gross revenues taxes violations, Minn. Statutes 2004 295.582

Contract benefits analysts, technology assistance review panel, representation, Minn. Statutes 2004 256.9691

Contract reserves, Minn. Statutes 2004 60A.76, 60A.762, 60A.765 to 60A.766, 60A.768

Contracts

Health care network cooperatives, relicensure, effect, Minn. Statutes 2004 62R.07

Health provider cooperatives, generally, Minn. Statutes 2004 62R.06

Minnesota employees insurance program, Minn. Statutes 2004 43A.317, 62J.701

Patient Protection Act, assignment of obligations, Minn. Statutes 2004 62J.701

Prohibited contracts, Patient Protection Act, Minn. Statutes 2004 62J.71

Restrictive terms, Minn. Statutes 2004 62J.73

Third-party contracts, health care gross revenues taxes, transfer of additional expense, Minn. Statutes 2004 295.582

Cooperation, Minn. Statutes 2004 62J.301, 62Q.19

Corrective orders, liquidation or rehabilitation, Minn. Statutes 2004 60A.65

Cost containment, see under HEALTH CARE

Cost-sharing, see same under this topic

Data, Minn. Statutes 2004 62J.322, 62Q.03, 72A.20

Data collection

Health care data and research initiatives, Minn. Statutes 2004 62J.321, 62J.381

Health care spending data, see Data collection under HEALTH CARE

Standard identifiers, use, Minn. Statutes 2004 62J.321

Defined as managed care organizations, Minn. Statutes 2004 62Q.01, 62Q.45

Definitions

Comprehensive Health Insurance Act, Minn. Statutes 2004 62E.02, 62E.18

Demonstration project for uninsured low-income persons, Minn. Statutes 2004 256B.73

Expanded provider networks, Minn. Statutes 2004 62Q.095

Generally, Minn. Statutes 2004 62A.011

Health and accident insurance, Minn. Statutes 2004 62A.301, 62A.63

Health care cost containment, Minn. Statutes 2004 62J.03, 62J.041

Health care gross revenues taxes, Minn. Statutes 2004 295.50, 295.51

Health plan companies, Minn. Statutes 2004 62Q.01, 62Q.19, 62Q.45, 62Q.74, 62Q.76

Medicare supplement insurance, Minn. Statutes 2004 62A.31

Multiple employer welfare arrangements (MEWAs), Minn. Statutes 2004 62H.10

Purchasing alliance stop-loss fund, Minn. Statutes 2004 256.956

Reserves, valuation standards, Minn. Statutes 2004 60A.761

Risk-based capital requirements, Minn. Statutes 2004 60A.50

Small Employer Health Benefit Act, Minn. Statutes 2004 62L.02

Demonstration projects, Minn. Statutes 2004 62A.421, 62A.62, 256B.73

Dental auxiliaries, medical data, Minn. Statutes 2004 150A.081

Dental organizations, Minn. Statutes 2004 62Q.76 to 62Q.79

Dentists, medical data, Minn. Statutes 2004 150A.081

Directives, prohibited directives, Patient Protection Act, Minn. Statutes 2004 62J.71

Disclosure

Consumer cost-sharing, effect, Minn. Statutes 2004 62Q.49

Covered services or treatment, Patient Protection Act, Minn. Statutes 2004 62J.71

Loss ratios, Minn. Statutes 2004 62A.021

Marketing, Minn. Statutes 2004 62Q.49

Negotiated provider payments, effect, Minn. Statutes 2004 62Q.49

Rate increases, Minn. Statutes 2004 62A.024

Reimbursement methodologies, Patient Protection Act, Minn. Statutes 2004 62J.72

Small employer health benefit plans, underwriting practices, Minn. Statutes 2004 62L.06

Discrimination between individuals of the same class, Minn. Statutes 2004 72A.20

Electronic data transmission or access, Minn. Statutes 2004 72A.20

Enforcement of law, health care cost containment, Minn. Statutes 2004 62J.041

Enrollees, see Insureds under this topic

Essential community providers, Minn. Statutes 2004 62Q.096, 62Q.19, 62Q.22

Essential facilities and services, Minn. Statutes 2004 62J.73

Exclusive relationships, Minn. Statutes 2004 62J.73

Expanded provider networks, Minn. Statutes 2004 62Q.095

Expenditures

Cost containment, see under HEALTH CARE

Definitions, health care cost containment, Minn. Statutes 2004 62J.041

Fees, conversion fees, Minn. Statutes 2004 72A.20

Fines, Minn. Statutes 2004 72A.13, 295.582

Foreign companies, reserve certification, Minn. Statutes 2004 60A.129

Forms or rates, request for hearing, Minn. Statutes 2004 62A.02

Gross revenues, Minn. Statutes 2004 295.50, 295.53

Group insurance, see SMALL EMPLOYER HEALTH BENEFIT PLANS

Group purchasers

Generally, see Group purchasers under HEALTH CARE

Health and accident insurance companies defined as, Minn. Statutes 2004 62J.03

Health care administrators, medical records, access, Minn. Statutes 2004 144.335

Health care risk adjustment system, Minn. Statutes 2004 60A.235, 62Q.03

Health Coverage Reinsurance Association, see Health carriers under HEALTH COVERAGE REINSURANCE ASSOCIATION

Health plan companies, see same under this topic

Health provider cooperatives, see Provider cooperatives under HEALTH CARE COOPERATIVES

Income and franchise taxes, exemption, Minn. Statutes 2004 290.05, 290.0922

Informational policies or certificates of insurance, filing, Minn. Statutes 2004 62A.02

Injunctions, health care gross revenues taxes, billing violations, Minn. Statutes 2004 295.53

Insolvency, Minn. Statutes 2004 60A.50 to 60A.696, 62A.31, 62E.14

Insurance taxes, exemptions, Minn. Statutes 2004 43A.23

Insureds, civil penalties imposed by Commerce Department, division and distribution to, Minn. Statutes 2004 45.027

Interpretation of law, Patient Protection Act, Minn. Statutes 2004 62J.73

Lawsuits, Minn. Statutes 2004 176.138, 295.53

Liability

Health care gross revenues taxes, sale, transfer, or assignment of accounts receivable, Minn. Statutes 2004 295.56

Minnesota State Retirement System, withholding retirees' premiums, Minn. Statutes 2004 352.15

Multiple employer welfare arrangements (MEWAs), Minn. Statutes 2004 62H.10

Patient data, disclosure, immunity, Minn. Statutes 2004 62J.321

Subscriber liability, defined, Minn. Statutes 2004 62J.041

Licenses

Health care risk adjustment system, participation, Minn. Statutes 2004 62Q.03

Licensed insurers, Minn. Statutes 2004 62H.10

Revocation or suspension, Minn. Statutes 2004 72A.13, 295.582

Utilization review, compliance, Minn. Statutes 2004 62M.03

Lists, Minn. Statutes 2004 62A.65, 62J.321

Long-term care insurers, see Insurers (qualified long-term care insurance) under LONG-TERM CARE INSURANCE

Loss experience, providing to insured, Minn. Statutes 2004 72A.20

Loss ratios, see same under this topic

Mail and mailing, continuation and conversion rights, notice of options, Minn. Statutes 2004 62A.16, 62A.17

Marketing, Minn. Statutes 2004 62A.021, 62Q.49

Medical directors, Technology Assistance Review Board, representation, Minn. Statutes 2004 256.9691

Medicare buyer's guide, duties, Minn. Statutes 2004 62A.31

Medicare supplement insurance, see same under this topic

Medicare+Choice organizations, Minn. Statutes 2004 62A.31

Memberships, see Health carriers under HEALTH COVERAGE REINSURANCE ASSOCIATION

Monitoring, Minn. Statutes 2004 62J.041

Net expenditures, Minn. Statutes 2004 62J.041

Net worth, monitoring, Minn. Statutes 2004 62J.041

Network organizations, see under HEALTH CARE

Notice given

Applicants, rejection or limitation, Minn. Statutes 2004 62E.15

Change of benefits, limitation of coverage, Minn. Statutes 2004 60A.084

Continuation and conversion rights, Minn. Statutes 2004 62A.16, 62A.17

Dependent students, termination of health insurance coverage, Minn. Statutes 2004 62A.301

Forms or rates, request for hearing, Minn. Statutes 2004 62A.02

Handicapped dependents, termination of coverage, Minn. Statutes 2004 62A.14

Long-term care policies, cancellation, Minn. Statutes 2004 62A.48

Minnesota Comprehensive Health Association, information, Minn. Statutes 2004 62E.15

Policyholders, cessation of business, Minn. Statutes 2004 62A.65

Rate changes, Minn. Statutes 2004 62A.023

Rate increases, disclosure, Minn. Statutes 2004 62A.024

Reconstructive surgery, availability of coverage, Minn. Statutes 2004 62A.25

Small employer health benefit plans, cessation of business, Minn. Statutes 2004 62L.09

Notice received

Cancellation of policies, Minn. Statutes 2004 62A.04

Cost containment goals, exceeding, Minn. Statutes 2004 62J.041

Forms or rates, disapproval or withdrawal of approval, hearings, Minn. Statutes 2004 62A.02

Insurance taxes, offset limitations, Minn. Statutes 2004 297I.20

Loss ratio deficiencies, Minn. Statutes 2004 62A.135

Subrogation claims, Minn. Statutes 2004 62A.096

Orders, third-party contracts, health care gross revenues taxes violations, censure, Minn. Statutes 2004 295.582

Payments by

Allied independent health providers, reimbursements, Minn. Statutes 2004 62Q.095

Ambulance services, reimbursements, Minn. Statutes 2004 62J.48

Governmental institutions, payments to, Minn. Statutes 2004 62A.044, 62A.081

Medical care provider surcharges, Minn. Statutes 2004 256.9657

Minnesota State Retirement System, premium deductions, costs, refunds, Minn. Statutes 2004 352.15

Point-of-service options, Minn. Statutes 2004 62Q.51

Providers, reconstructive surgery reimbursements, Minn. Statutes 2004 62A.25

Special transportation services, reimbursements, Minn. Statutes 2004 62J.48

Third-party contracts, health care gross revenues taxes, additional expenses, Minn. Statutes 2004 295.582

Personal health care services, funding, recommendations, Minn. Statutes 2004 62Q.33

Preauthorization approval, duties, Minn. Statutes 2004 72A.201

Premium reserves, Minn. Statutes 2004 60A.762, 60A.764

Prohibited health plans, disclosures, noncompliance, Minn. Statutes 2004 62Q.49

Records and record keeping

Electronic data transmission or access, Minn. Statutes 2004 72A.20

Reportable multiple employer welfare arrangements (MEWAs), exclusion, Minn. Statutes 2004 62H.10

Reports given, Minn. Statutes 2004 62E.05, 62J.041, 62L.10, 150A.081

Representation

Health Coverage Reinsurance Association, Minn. Statutes 2004 62L.14

Minnesota Comprehensive Health Association, Minn. Statutes 2004 62E.10

Organ and Tissue Transplant Advisory Committee, Minn. Statutes 2004 256B.0629

Technology Assistance Review Board, Minn. Statutes 2004 256.9691

Reserves, minimum standard of valuation, Minn. Statutes 2004 60A.76 to 60A.768

Retaliation by, health care providers, retaliation, Minn. Statutes 2004 62J.71

Revenues, reports about, Minn. Statutes 2004 62J.041

Risk-based capital requirements, Minn. Statutes 2004 60A.50 to 60A.696

Rulemaking, demonstration projects, exemptions, Minn. Statutes 2004 62A.62

Sales by, accounts receivable, health care gross revenues tax liability, Minn. Statutes 2004 295.56

Scope of practice, abortion, compliance, Minn. Statutes 2004 62Q.145

Settlements, clients in state institutions, subrogation, Minn. Statutes 2004 246.531

Small employer health benefit plans, see SMALL EMPLOYER HEALTH BENEFIT PLANS

Subrogation, see same under this topic

Subscriber liability, defined, Minn. Statutes 2004 62J.041

Taxes, exemptions, defined, Minn. Statutes 2004 62J.041

Total expenditures, defined, Minn. Statutes 2004 62J.041

Trade secret information, reserve calculations, Minn. Statutes 2004 62J.041

Transacting business in Minnesota, defined, Minn. Statutes 2004 295.51

Underwriting standards, support for, Minn. Statutes 2004 72A.20

Unfair or deceptive trade practices, Minn. Statutes 2004 62A.021, 72A.20

Utilization review, see HEALTH CARE UTILIZATION REVIEW

Valuation of reserves, Minn. Statutes 2004 60A.76 to 60A.768

Violations and penalties

Civil penalties, division and distribution to enrollees, Minn. Statutes 2004 45.027

Combination policies, revocation of license, Minn. Statutes 2004 72A.13

Health care gross revenues taxes billing violations, injunctions, lawsuits, Minn. Statutes 2004 295.53

Third-party contracts, health care gross revenues taxes violations, effect on licenses, Minn. Statutes 2004 295.582

Unfair or deceptive trade practices, Minn. Statutes 2004 62A.021

Workers' compensation, employee treatment computer data, violations, Minn. Statutes 2004 176.138

Workers' compensation, employee treatment computer data, disclosure, Minn. Statutes 2004 176.138

X-rays, nondiagnostic, Minn. Statutes 2004 62A.19

Health benefit plans

Defined, Minn. Statutes 2004 62J.60

Small employer health benefit plans, see SMALL EMPLOYER HEALTH BENEFIT PLANS

Uniform health care identification cards, Minn. Statutes 2004 62J.60

Health Care Access Commission, see HEALTH CARE ACCESS COMMISSION

Health care consumer assistance grants, see Grants by under AGING, MINNESOTA BOARD ON

Health care purchasing alliances, see HEALTH CARE PURCHASING ALLIANCES

Health Coverage Reinsurance Association, Minn. Statutes 2004 62L.13 to 62L.22

Health maintenance organizations, see HEALTH MAINTENANCE ORGANIZATIONS

Health organizations

Risk-based capital requirements, Minn. Statutes 2004 60A.50 to 60A.592

Health plan companies

Accreditation not required, Minn. Statutes 2004 62Q.37

Appeals

Committed persons, rights, Minn. Statutes 2004 253B.03

Complaints, Minn. Statutes 2004 62Q.69, 62Q.70, 62Q.73, 62Q.731

Governmental programs, interpretation of law, Minn. Statutes 2004 62Q.73

Local health ombudsmen, duties, Minn. Statutes 2004 62Q.32

Application of law

Change in health plans or providers, continuity of care, Minn. Statutes 2004 62Q.56

Court-ordered mental health services, coverage, Minn. Statutes 2004 62Q.535

Durable medical equipment, coverage, Minn. Statutes 2004 62Q.67

Health care utilization review, physician reviewers, licensing, exemption, Minn. Statutes 2004 62M.09

Joint self-insurance employee health plans, compliance, Minn. Statutes 2004 62H.04

Medical directors, licenses, Minn. Statutes 2004 62Q.121

Nonformulary drugs, coverage, Minn. Statutes 2004 62Q.527

Suicide or suicide attempts, coverage exclusion prohibited, Minn. Statutes 2004 62Q.471

Uniform benefit explanation document, exclusion, Minn. Statutes 2004 62J.581

Uniform remittance advice report, exclusion, Minn. Statutes 2004 62J.581

Audits by independent organizations, Minn. Statutes 2004 62Q.37

Authorization, change in health plans or providers, continuity of care, Minn. Statutes 2004 62Q.56

Benefits continuing care, nonformulary drugs, Minn. Statutes 2004 62Q.527

Best practice guidelines and quality of care, Minn. Statutes 2004 62J.43

Certificates and certification, nonformulary drugs, coverage, Minn. Statutes 2004 62Q.527

Claims, Minn. Statutes 2004 62Q.107, 62Q.737, 62Q.75, 256.956

Commitments, prepetition screening, duties, Minn. Statutes 2004 253B.07

Compensation and salaries, Minn. Statutes 2004 62Q.64

Complainants, Minn. Statutes 2004 62Q.69, 62Q.70, 62Q.73

Complaints, Minn. Statutes 2004 62Q.32, 62Q.69 to 62Q.731

Consumer protection, accountable provider networks, compliance, Minn. Statutes 2004 62T.03

Continuation and conversion privileges, compliance, Minn. Statutes 2004 62Q.23

Continuity of care, Minn. Statutes 2004 62Q.56

Contract pricing of prescription drugs, Minn. Statutes 2004 16B.93 to 16B.96

Contracts

Essential community providers, Minn. Statutes 2004 62Q.19

External review procedures, adverse complaint determination, Minn. Statutes 2004 62Q.73

Health Plan Contracting Act, Minn. Statutes 2004 62Q.732 to 62Q.75

Managed care services to no-fault claimants, Minn. Statutes 2004 65B.44

Mental health services providers, credentialing, Minn. Statutes 2004 62Q.096

Network shadow contracting, Minn. Statutes 2004 62Q.74, 62Q.745

Nonrenewal, continuity of care, Minn. Statutes 2004 62Q.56

Patient Protection Act, assignment of obligations, Minn. Statutes 2004 62J.701

Pharmacies, Minn. Statutes 2004 151.214

Prohibited contracts, Minn. Statutes 2004 62J.71, 151.214

Termination, continuity of care, Minn. Statutes 2004 62Q.56

Cooperation, essential community providers, high risk and special needs populations, Minn. Statutes 2004 62Q.19

Coordination of services, Minn. Statutes 2004 62Q.58, 125A.023

Copies to, Minn. Statutes 2004 62Q.137, 62Q.535

Cost containment, see under HEALTH CARE

Cost-sharing, Minn. Statutes 2004 62Q.43, 62Q.47

Coverage

Adopted children, Minn. Statutes 2004 62Q.23

Chemical dependency treatment, Minn. Statutes 2004 62Q.1055, 62Q.137, 62Q.47

Commitments, temporary confinement, Minn. Statutes 2004 253B.045

Dependents, Minn. Statutes 2004 62Q.23

Determination, special needs, risks, or care enrollees, Minn. Statutes 2004 62Q.56

Drugs and medicine, Minn. Statutes 2004 62Q.525, 62Q.527, 151.214

Durable medical equipment, Minn. Statutes 2004 62Q.66, 62Q.67

Early intervention services, children with disabilities, Minn. Statutes 2004 125A.027

Emergency medical services, Minn. Statutes 2004 62Q.55

Hearing aids, Minn. Statutes 2004 62Q.675

Large employer coverage, cessation, nonrenewal, Minn. Statutes 2004 62Q.185

Limitations, Minn. Statutes 2004 62Q.56

Mental health services, Minn. Statutes 2004 62Q.53, 62Q.535

Modification, Minn. Statutes 2004 62Q.185

Newborns, Minn. Statutes 2004 62Q.23

Portability, enforcement of law, Minn. Statutes 2004 62Q.021

Prenatal care, Minn. Statutes 2004 62Q.23

Psychoactive drugs, Minn. Statutes 2004 62Q.527

Replacement coverage, Minn. Statutes 2004 62N.33

Special education services, Minn. Statutes 2004 62Q.23

Standing referrals, procedure, Minn. Statutes 2004 62Q.58

Suicide or suicide attempts, exclusion prohibited, Minn. Statutes 2004 62Q.471

Universal coverage, Minn. Statutes 2004 62Q.165

Voluntary purchasing pools, Minn. Statutes 2004 62Q.17

Data, Minn. Statutes 2004 62Q.64, 62Q.73, 256.956

Deductibles, copayments, or coinsurance

Child health supervision and prenatal care services, exemption, Minn. Statutes 2004 62Q.23

Direct access obstetric-gynecological services, higher payment prohibited, Minn. Statutes 2004 62Q.52

Nonformulary drugs, Minn. Statutes 2004 62Q.527

Off-label use of drugs, Minn. Statutes 2004 62Q.525

Prescription drugs, Minn. Statutes 2004 151.214

Provider discounts, Minn. Statutes 2004 62Q.65

Special education costs, reimbursements, Minn. Statutes 2004 125A.21

Definitions

Commitment and Treatment Act, Minn. Statutes 2004 253B.02

Complaints, Minn. Statutes 2004 62Q.68, 62Q.73, 62Q.731

Direct access to obstetric and gynecological services, Minn. Statutes 2004 62Q.52

Essential community providers, exclusions, Minn. Statutes 2004 62Q.19

Health care cost containment, Minn. Statutes 2004 62J.03

Health Care Utilization Review Act, Minn. Statutes 2004 62M.02

Interagency Services for Children with Disabilities Act, Minn. Statutes 2004 125A.023

Medical director, Minn. Statutes 2004 62Q.121

Mental health coverage, Minn. Statutes 2004 62Q.53

Off-label drug use, coverage, Minn. Statutes 2004 62Q.525

Prompt payment required, Minn. Statutes 2004 62Q.75

Provider discounts, access, Minn. Statutes 2004 62Q.65

Purchasing alliance stop-loss fund, Minn. Statutes 2004 256.956

Directives directives, Patient Protection Act, Minn. Statutes 2004 62J.71

Disclosure

Audits by independent organizations, Minn. Statutes 2004 62Q.37

Continuity of care plans, Minn. Statutes 2004 62Q.56

Durable medical equipment, coverage, Minn. Statutes 2004 62Q.67

Executive compensation, Minn. Statutes 2004 62Q.64

Health care provider payments, Minn. Statutes 2004 62J.81

Health Plan Contracting Act, Minn. Statutes 2004 62Q.735, 62Q.737

Network shadow contracting, Minn. Statutes 2004 62Q.74

Prescription drugs, prices, Minn. Statutes 2004 62J.381, 151.214

Referral procedures, Minn. Statutes 2004 62Q.58

Discrimination, contract pricing of prescription drugs, Minn. Statutes 2004 16B.96

Dispute resolution, Minn. Statutes 2004 62Q.106, 62Q.19

Enforcement of law, Minn. Statutes 2004 256B.77

Enrollees

Adverse complaint determination, external review, Minn. Statutes 2004 62Q.73, 62Q.731

Chemical dependency treatment, Minn. Statutes 2004 62Q.1055, 62Q.137

Closed-panel health plans, exercise of change option, notice given, Minn. Statutes 2004 62Q.43

Complaints, retaliation prohibited, Minn. Statutes 2004 62J.80

Continuing care benefits, nonformulary drugs, Minn. Statutes 2004 62Q.527

Continuity of care, rights, change in health plan or provider, Minn. Statutes 2004 62Q.56

Emergency medical services, notice, Minn. Statutes 2004 62Q.55

Membership information, Minn. Statutes 2004 62Q.71

Referrals to terminating providers, Minn. Statutes 2004 62Q.56

Special needs or risks enrollees, provider transition, Minn. Statutes 2004 62Q.56

Essential community providers, Minn. Statutes 2004 62Q.19

Executives, compensation, disclosure and reporting, Minn. Statutes 2004 62Q.64

Filing with, complaints, Minn. Statutes 2004 62Q.69

Fines, claims payment violations, Minn. Statutes 2004 62Q.75

Forms, complaints, Minn. Statutes 2004 62Q.69

Formularies, Minn. Statutes 2004 62Q.527

Group purchasers

Generally, see Group purchasers under HEALTH CARE

Health plan companies defined as, Minn. Statutes 2004 62J.03

High deductible health plans, Minn. Statutes 2004 62Q.01, 62Q.025, 62Q.65

Information about, continuity of care, rights of enrollees, Minn. Statutes 2004 62Q.56

Information about, quality of care, Minn. Statutes 2004 62J.43

Insolvency, Minn. Statutes 2004 256B.692

Interested persons

Commitments, see Interested persons under COMMITMENTS

Health plan companies defined as, Minn. Statutes 2004 253B.02

Investigations, quality of service, Minn. Statutes 2004 62Q.32

Large employer coverage, cessation, nonrenewal, Minn. Statutes 2004 62Q.185

Liability, Minn. Statutes 2004 62Q.535, 62Q.73, 253B.045, 253B.10

Local accountability and collaboration plans, Minn. Statutes 2004 62Q.075

Marketing, fraudulent practices, adverse complaint determinations, exclusion, Minn. Statutes 2004 62Q.73

Medical directors, Minn. Statutes 2004 62Q.121

Medical records, enrollees, continuity of care, authorization, Minn. Statutes 2004 62Q.56

Member contracts or certificates, referral procedure information, inclusion, Minn. Statutes 2004 62Q.58

Mental health services, public-private partnership agreements, Minn. Statutes 2004 245.464

Names, health care utilization certification, Minn. Statutes 2004 62M.04

Network shadow contracting, Minn. Statutes 2004 62Q.74

Notice given

Adverse complaint determination, external review, Minn. Statutes 2004 62Q.73

Complaint resolution procedures, Minn. Statutes 2004 62Q.71

Complaints, Minn. Statutes 2004 62Q.69

Health care utilization certification, Minn. Statutes 2004 62M.04

Network shadow contracting, Minn. Statutes 2004 62Q.74

Providers, contracts, Minn. Statutes 2004 62Q.735, 62Q.739

Termination of contracts, continuity of care, Minn. Statutes 2004 62Q.56

Utilization review procedures, Minn. Statutes 2004 62Q.71

Notice received, Minn. Statutes 2004 62Q.43, 62Q.55, 62Q.73

Obstetric and gynecological services, Minn. Statutes 2004 62Q.52, 62Q.58

Patient Protection Act, Minn. Statutes 2004 62J.695 to 62J.76

Payments by, Minn. Statutes 2004 62J.81, 62Q.73, 62Q.736, 253B.045

Payments to, purchasing alliance stop-loss fund, claim reimbursements, Minn. Statutes 2004 256.956

Performance standards, Minn. Statutes 2004 62Q.37

Planning, Minn. Statutes 2004 62Q.56

Policies, Minn. Statutes 2004 62J.72, 62Q.471, 62Q.56

Premiums, Minn. Statutes 2004 62Q.095, 62Q.185

Prior authorization, Minn. Statutes 2004 62Q.55, 62Q.67

Provider discounts, Minn. Statutes 2004 62Q.65

Quality assurance, local health ombudsmen, duties, Minn. Statutes 2004 62Q.32

Record keeping, complaints, Minn. Statutes 2004 62Q.72

Referrals, Minn. Statutes 2004 62Q.54, 62Q.58

Renewal, large employers, guaranteed renewal, Minn. Statutes 2004 62Q.185

Reports given, Minn. Statutes 2004 62Q.121, 62Q.64, 62Q.72, 144.2216

Representation, medical assistance demonstration project for people with disabilities, local assistance groups, Minn. Statutes 2004 256B.77

Representatives, telephone numbers, prior authorization, Minn. Statutes 2004 62Q.67

Reserves, Minn. Statutes 2004 62J.041

Retaliation, Minn. Statutes 2004 62J.71, 62J.80

Review by, emergency medical services, denial of coverage, Minn. Statutes 2004 62Q.55

Rulemaking, Minn. Statutes 2004 256B.77

Services, restriction of location, Minn. Statutes 2004 62Q.14

Third-party administrators, Minn. Statutes 2004 62Q.75

Toll-free telephone numbers, emergency medical services, Minn. Statutes 2004 62Q.55

Violations and penalties, Minn. Statutes 2004 62Q.74

Waivers, complaints, external review of adverse determination, fees, Minn. Statutes 2004 62Q.73

Health plans

Definitions

Health and accident insurance, Minn. Statutes 2004 62A.011

Health plan companies, Minn. Statutes 2004 62Q.01, 62Q.471

Interagency services for children with disabilities, Minn. Statutes 2004 125A.023

Purchasing alliance stop-loss fund, Minn. Statutes 2004 256.956

Small employer health benefit plans, Minn. Statutes 2004 62L.02

Qualifying coverage, Minn. Statutes 2004 62L.02

Health-care-insurance receivables

Defined, Minn. Statutes 2004 336.9-102

Secured transactions, Minn. Statutes 2004 336.9-404 to 336.9-406, 336.9-408

Hearings, policies, forms, Minn. Statutes 2004 62A.02

Holocaust-related insurance, Minn. Statutes 2004 60A.053

Income, debts owed to state, setoff exclusion, Minn. Statutes 2004 16D.16

Information about

Health care information clearinghouse, duties, Minn. Statutes 2004 62J.2930

Injunctions

Health care gross revenues taxes, billing violations, Minn. Statutes 2004 295.53

Insureds

Blanket health and accident insurance, benefits, Minn. Statutes 2004 62A.10

Civil penalties imposed by Commerce Department, division and distribution to, Minn. Statutes 2004 45.027

Definitions, Minn. Statutes 2004 62J.70, 62Q.01

Dispute resolution, Minn. Statutes 2004 62Q.106, 62Q.19

Enrollees defined as, Minn. Statutes 2004 62Q.01

Group health and accident insurance, Minn. Statutes 2004 60A.085, 256B.056

Group insurance, policies, Minn. Statutes 2004 62A.03

Health plan companies insolvency, medical assistance recipients held harmless, Minn. Statutes 2004 256B.692

Long-term insurance, plan of care, review, Minn. Statutes 2004 62A.52

Medicare supplement insurance, riders or endorsements, Minn. Statutes 2004 62A.31

Minnesota Life and Health Insurance Guaranty Association, Minn. Statutes 2004 61B.19, 61B.23, 61B.28, 61B.32

Notice given, cancellation of policies, Minn. Statutes 2004 62A.04

Notice received, cancellation of policies, Minn. Statutes 2004 62A.04

Number of, requirements for policies, Minn. Statutes 2004 62A.03

Patient Protection Act, Minn. Statutes 2004 62J.695 to 62J.76

Rights, waivers prohibited, Minn. Statutes 2004 62A.07

Interpretation of law

Abortion, coverage, Minn. Statutes 2004 145.414

Credit health and accident insurance, coverage, Minn. Statutes 2004 62B.04

Medicare supplement insurance, prescription drug benefits, Minn. Statutes 2004 62A.31

Minnesota employees insurance program, Minn. Statutes 2004 43A.317

Patient Protection Act, application of law, Minn. Statutes 2004 62J.701

Policies, provisions, Minn. Statutes 2004 62A.05

Small employer health benefit plans, Minn. Statutes 2004 62L.12

Investigations

Complaints, Minn. Statutes 2004 62Q.106

Health plan companies, quality of service, Minn. Statutes 2004 62Q.32

Issuance

Authority to issue, Minn. Statutes 2004 60A.06, 62A.11

Guaranteed, Minn. Statutes 2004 62A.65, 62Q.18

Refusal, breast implants, Minn. Statutes 2004 62A.285

Joint self-insurance employee health plans, see JOINT SELF-INSURANCE EMPLOYEE HEALTH PLANS

Lawsuits

Denial, mentally retarded or related conditions children, boarding care costs, Minn. Statutes 2004 252.27

Dispute resolution, Minn. Statutes 2004 62Q.106, 62Q.19

Governmental institutions, action for recovery, Minn. Statutes 2004 62A.044, 62A.081

Health and accident insurance companies, workers' compensation, improper use, damages, Minn. Statutes 2004 176.138

Prisoners' medical expenses, action to recover, Minn. Statutes 2004 243.255

Liability

Health plan companies, see same under this topic

Policyholders, blanket insurance, Minn. Statutes 2004 62A.11

Licensed insurers, see Health and accident insurance companies under this topic

Limitations, Minn. Statutes 2004 62A.09

Long-term care insurance, see LONG-TERM CARE INSURANCE

Loss ratios

Anticipated loss ratios, Minn. Statutes 2004 62A.02

Compliance, Minn. Statutes 2004 62A.65

Deficiencies, notice, Minn. Statutes 2004 62A.135

Filing, Minn. Statutes 2004 62A.02

Fixed indemnity policies, Minn. Statutes 2004 62A.135

Medicare supplement insurance, Minn. Statutes 2004 62A.36, 62A.39

Phase-in, exclusions, Minn. Statutes 2004 62A.021

Reports about, Minn. Statutes 2004 62A.021

Rulemaking, Minn. Statutes 2004 62A.02

Standards, Minn. Statutes 2004 62A.021

Managed care plans or organizations

Accreditation not required, Minn. Statutes 2004 62Q.37

Assets, admitted assets, inclusion of performance target withholding, Minn. Statutes 2004 256B.69

Audits by independent organizations, Minn. Statutes 2004 62Q.37

Chemical dependency treatment, Minn. Statutes 2004 254B.02

Community integrated service networks, see COMMUNITY INTEGRATED SERVICE NETWORKS

Contracts, Minn. Statutes 2004 62E.10, 65B.44, 256L.12

Coverage, out-of-area primary care, Minn. Statutes 2004 62Q.45

Definitions, Minn. Statutes 2004 62Q.01, 62Q.45, 62S.17, 65B.44

Fraternal benefit societies, see FRATERNAL BENEFIT SOCIETIES

General assistance medical care, Minn. Statutes 2004 256B.035, 256B.69, 256D.03

Health maintenance organizations, see HEALTH MAINTENANCE ORGANIZATIONS

Health plan company, managed care organizations defined as, Minn. Statutes 2004 62Q.37

Medical assistance, see Managed care plans under MEDICAL ASSISTANCE

Mentally retarded and related conditions persons, day training and rehabilitation pilot project, Minn. Statutes 2004 252.46

MinnesotaCare, see Managed care plans under MINNESOTACARE

Network organizations, managed care organizations defined as, Minn. Statutes 2004 62Q.745

Nonprofit health service plan corporations, see NONPROFIT HEALTH SERVICE PLAN CORPORATIONS

Out-of-area primary care, Minn. Statutes 2004 62Q.45

Performance standards, Minn. Statutes 2004 62Q.37

Proposals by, Minn. Statutes 2004 256B.69

Qualified long-term care insurance, equivalency of benefits, determination, Minn. Statutes 2004 62S.17

Representation, Medical Education and Research Advisory Committee, Minn. Statutes 2004 62J.692

Supportive housing and managed care pilot project, Minn. Statutes 2004 256K.25

Workers' compensation assigned risk plan, duties, Minn. Statutes 2004 79.251

Workers' compensation certification, Minn. Statutes 2004 176.1351

Managed care protocols, Minn. Statutes 2004 62Q.095

Mandated coverage proposals, evaluation process, Minn. Statutes 2004 62J.26

Marketing

Disclosure, Minn. Statutes 2004 62Q.49

Medicare supplement insurance, Minn. Statutes 2004 62A.31

Medical records, health plan company enrollees

Continuity of care, authorization, Minn. Statutes 2004 62Q.56

Medical savings accounts, see MEDICAL SAVINGS ACCOUNTS

Medicare select extended basic insurance

Disclosure, Minn. Statutes 2004 62A.318

Medicare select insurance

Defined as Medicare-related coverage, Minn. Statutes 2004 62Q.01

Definitions, Minn. Statutes 2004 62A.31, 62A.318, 62Q.01

Generally, Minn. Statutes 2004 62A.318

Policies, see Medicare select policies or certificates under this topic

Medicare select policies or certificates

Advertisement, Minn. Statutes 2004 62A.36

Generally, Minn. Statutes 2004 62A.318

Medicare supplement insurance

Advertising, Minn. Statutes 2004 62A.31, 62A.36, 62A.37

Applicants, Minn. Statutes 2004 62A.31, 62A.44

Application of law, Minn. Statutes 2004 62A.302, 62A.31, 62E.15

Applications, Minn. Statutes 2004 62A.31, 62A.421, 62A.43, 62A.44

Benefits, Minn. Statutes 2004 62A.31, 62A.421, 62E.15

Cancellations, Minn. Statutes 2004 62A.31

Claims, Minn. Statutes 2004 62A.045, 62A.317, 62Q.107

Comprehensive health insurance plans

Defined, Minn. Statutes 2004 62E.02

Policies, Minn. Statutes 2004 62E.04, 62E.15

Premiums, Minn. Statutes 2004 62E.08

Qualified Medicare supplement plans, see same under this topic

Retired state employees, Minn. Statutes 2004 43A.27

Waiver of preexisting conditions, Minn. Statutes 2004 62E.14

Contested cases, sales, limitations, Minn. Statutes 2004 62A.43

Continuation, Minn. Statutes 2004 62A.31, 62A.39

Cost-sharing, benefit changes, Minn. Statutes 2004 62A.31

Coverage

Dependents, Minn. Statutes 2004 62A.302

Diabetes, equipment and supplies, Minn. Statutes 2004 62A.3093, 62A.316

Disclosure, policies, Minn. Statutes 2004 62A.39

Duplicate coverage, Minn. Statutes 2004 62A.31, 62A.43

Generally, Minn. Statutes 2004 62A.31, 62A.315, 62A.316

Lyme disease, treatment, Minn. Statutes 2004 62A.265

Medicare select insurance, Minn. Statutes 2004 62A.318

Preexisting conditions, Minn. Statutes 2004 62A.21, 62A.31, 62A.44

Prescription drugs, Minn. Statutes 2004 62A.31, 62A.316, 256.955

Prostate cancer screening, Minn. Statutes 2004 62Q.50

Suspension, medical assistance recipients, Minn. Statutes 2004 62A.44

Defined as Medicare-related coverage, Minn. Statutes 2004 62Q.01

Definitions, Minn. Statutes 2004 62A.31, 62E.02, 62E.18, 62Q.01

Demonstration project, Minn. Statutes 2004 62A.421

Disclosure, Minn. Statutes 2004 62A.39, 62A.42, 62A.43

Eligibility, Minn. Statutes 2004 62A.31, 62A.318

Enrollees, cards, Minn. Statutes 2004 62A.317

Experience reporting forms, compliance, claims, Minn. Statutes 2004 62A.317

Extended basic supplement plan, coverage, Minn. Statutes 2004 62A.315

Fines, sales violations, Minn. Statutes 2004 62A.41, 62A.43

Free examination of policy, notice, Minn. Statutes 2004 62A.38

Generally, Minn. Statutes 2004 62A.31 to 62A.44

Group Medicare supplement insurance, certificates, Minn. Statutes 2004 62A.31

Guaranteed issue, Minn. Statutes 2004 62A.31

Guide to Health Insurance for People with Medicare, Minn. Statutes 2004 62A.31, 62A.39

HCCP contracts, defined as Medicare-related coverage, Minn. Statutes 2004 62A.31, 62Q.01

Health plans, exclusion, Minn. Statutes 2004 62A.011

Hearings, rate increases, Minn. Statutes 2004 62A.36

Insureds, comprehensive health insurance plans, eligibility exclusions, Minn. Statutes 2004 62E.02

Interpretation of law, small employer health benefit plans, Minn. Statutes 2004 62L.12

Involuntary disenrollment, Minn. Statutes 2004 62A.31

Issuers

Claims, duties, Minn. Statutes 2004 62A.317

Defined, Minn. Statutes 2004 62A.31

Demonstration project participants, duties, Minn. Statutes 2004 62A.421

Generally, Minn. Statutes 2004 62A.36

Marketing, Minn. Statutes 2004 62A.31

Medicare select issuers, duties, Minn. Statutes 2004 62A.318

Minnesota Comprehensive Health Association, medical assistance, Minn. Statutes 2004 256B.0625

Loss indemnity, basis, Minn. Statutes 2004 62A.31

Loss ratios, Minn. Statutes 2004 62A.36, 62A.39

Marketing, Minn. Statutes 2004 62A.31

Medicare benefit changes, effect, Minn. Statutes 2004 62A.31

Medicare supplement market risk adjustment system, Minn. Statutes 2004 62Q.03

Medicare supplement plans, Minn. Statutes 2004 62E.02, 62E.18

Medicare+Choice organizations, Minn. Statutes 2004 62A.31

Medicare+Choice plans, Minn. Statutes 2004 62A.31, 62Q.01

Minimum standards, Minn. Statutes 2004 62A.31

Misleading representation or fraudulent comparison of policies, Minn. Statutes 2004 62A.31

Policies, see Medicare supplement policies or certificates under this topic

Policyholders, Minn. Statutes 2004 62A.31, 62A.319

Premiums, see Medicare supplement premiums under this topic

Prescription drug benefits, Minn. Statutes 2004 62A.31

Qualified long-term care insurance, exclusions, Minn. Statutes 2004 62S.01, 62S.08

Reinstatement, Minn. Statutes 2004 62A.31

Renewals, Minn. Statutes 2004 62A.04, 62A.31

Replacement, Minn. Statutes 2004 62A.40, 62A.43, 62A.44

Reports about, policyholders, Minn. Statutes 2004 62A.319

Risk contracts, defined as Medicare-related coverage, Minn. Statutes 2004 62A.31

Rulemaking, Minn. Statutes 2004 62A.42

Sales, limitations, Minn. Statutes 2004 62A.31, 62A.40, 62A.41, 62A.43

Suitability of insurance, recommendations, Minn. Statutes 2004 72A.20

Suspension, Minn. Statutes 2004 62A.31

TEFRA contracts, defined as Medicare-related coverage, Minn. Statutes 2004 62A.31, 62Q.01

Terminations, Minn. Statutes 2004 62A.31

Unfair or deceptive trade practices, domestic abuse victims, Minn. Statutes 2004 72A.20

Violations and penalties, see same under this topic

Waivers, preexisting conditions, coverage restrictions, Minn. Statutes 2004 62A.31

Medicare supplement policies or certificates

Advertisement, Minn. Statutes 2004 62A.36, 62A.37

Annual statement, Minn. Statutes 2004 62A.36

Applicants, duties, Minn. Statutes 2004 62A.39

Approval, Minn. Statutes 2004 62A.31

Basic supplement, Minn. Statutes 2004 62A.31, 62A.316

Benefits, disclosure, Minn. Statutes 2004 62A.39, 62A.42

Cautionary notices, Minn. Statutes 2004 62A.31

Certificates, Minn. Statutes 2004 62A.31

Comprehensive health insurance plans, Minn. Statutes 2004 62E.04, 62E.15

Conversion, Minn. Statutes 2004 62A.31, 62E.04

Cost contracts, defined as Medicare-related coverage, Minn. Statutes 2004 62A.31

Cost-sharing provisions, Minn. Statutes 2004 62A.31

Coverage, replacement, Minn. Statutes 2004 62A.31

Deductibles, Minn. Statutes 2004 62A.31

Disclosure, Minn. Statutes 2004 62A.36, 62A.39, 62A.42

Discontinuance, Minn. Statutes 2004 62A.31

Exclusions, Minn. Statutes 2004 62A.31, 62L.02

Extended basic supplement, Minn. Statutes 2004 62A.31, 62A.315

False statements, unlawful, Minn. Statutes 2004 62A.37

Forms, Minn. Statutes 2004 62A.02, 62A.31, 62A.39, 62A.42

Generally, Minn. Statutes 2004 62A.31 to 62A.44

Group policies, certificates, Minn. Statutes 2004 62A.31

HCCP contracts, defined as Medicare-related coverage, Minn. Statutes 2004 62A.31

Issuance, Minn. Statutes 2004 62A.31

Limitations, Minn. Statutes 2004 62A.31, 72A.20

Loss indemnity basis, Minn. Statutes 2004 62A.31

Loss ratios, Minn. Statutes 2004 62A.36, 62A.39

Medicare select, policies or certificates, Minn. Statutes 2004 62A.318, 62A.36

Notices to policyholders, Minn. Statutes 2004 62A.31, 62A.39

Price, discrimination prohibited, Minn. Statutes 2004 62A.31

Reinstatement, Minn. Statutes 2004 62A.04, 62A.44

Renewal, disclosure, Minn. Statutes 2004 62A.39

Replacement policies, Minn. Statutes 2004 62A.31, 62A.39

Riders or endorsements, Minn. Statutes 2004 62A.31, 62A.316, 62A.36

Risk contracts, defined as Medicare-related coverage, Minn. Statutes 2004 62A.31

Rulemaking, Minn. Statutes 2004 62A.42

Sales, limitations, Minn. Statutes 2004 62A.31, 62A.43

Seals and emblems, limitations, Minn. Statutes 2004 62A.37

Suitability, personal solicitation of insurance, Minn. Statutes 2004 60K.46

TEFRA contracts, defined as Medicare-related coverage, Minn. Statutes 2004 62A.31

Termination, Minn. Statutes 2004 62A.31

Type size, Minn. Statutes 2004 62A.39

Unfair trade practices, Minn. Statutes 2004 62A.36

Violations and penalties, terminology, prohibited practices, Minn. Statutes 2004 62A.31

Medicare supplement premiums

Adjustments, Minn. Statutes 2004 62A.31, 62A.36

Change, Minn. Statutes 2004 62A.31, 62A.39

Community rating, Minn. Statutes 2004 62A.31

Comprehensive health insurance plans, Minn. Statutes 2004 62E.08

Disclosure, Minn. Statutes 2004 62A.39

General assistance medical care, payment, exclusion, Minn. Statutes 2004 256D.03

Medicare benefit changes, effect, Minn. Statutes 2004 62A.31

Orders, premium adjustments, credits, or refunds, Minn. Statutes 2004 62A.36

Payments, Minn. Statutes 2004 62E.02, 256B.0625

Rates, Minn. Statutes 2004 62A.31, 62A.36

Reductions, healthy lifestyle factors, Minn. Statutes 2004 62A.31

Refunds or credits, Minn. Statutes 2004 62A.36, 62A.38, 62A.43

Renewals, Minn. Statutes 2004 62A.04, 62A.31

Riders or endorsement changes, policies, Minn. Statutes 2004 62A.31

Suspension, medical assistance recipients, Minn. Statutes 2004 62A.44

Medicare, generally, see MEDICARE

Medicare+Choice organizations

Certification, termination, enrollees, Medicare supplement insurance, eligibility, Minn. Statutes 2004 62A.31

Medicare+Choice plans

Defined, Minn. Statutes 2004 62A.31

Defined as Medicare-related coverage, Minn. Statutes 2004 62A.31, 62Q.01

Discontinuance, enrollees, Medicare supplement coverage, Minn. Statutes 2004 62A.31

Migrant workers, Minn. Statutes 2004 181.73

Minneapolis Firefighters Relief Association

Health insurance accounts, Minn. Statutes 2004 423C.04

Minneapolis Police Relief Association

Hospital and medical insurance plan, Minn. Statutes 2004 423B.08

Minnesota employees insurance program

Access to data, health maintenance organizations, Minn. Statutes 2004 62D.145

Agents

Status, Minn. Statutes 2004 43A.317

Application of law, Patient Protection Act, Minn. Statutes 2004 62J.701

Assessments, Minnesota Comprehensive Health Association, Minn. Statutes 2004 43A.317, 62E.11, 297I.15

Claims, data classification, Minn. Statutes 2004 13.67

Coverage, Minn. Statutes 2004 43A.317, 62E.11

Data, classification, Minn. Statutes 2004 13.67

Definitions, Minn. Statutes 2004 43A.317, 62E.02, 62J.701

Generally, Minn. Statutes 2004 43A.317

Interpretation of law, Minn. Statutes 2004 43A.317, 62J.701

Medical records, disclosure, notice, Minn. Statutes 2004 62D.145

Memberships, comprehensive health association, Minn. Statutes 2004 62E.10

Minnesota Employees Insurance Program Advisory Committee, duties, Minn. Statutes 2004 43A.317

Premiums, Minn. Statutes 2004 43A.317, 297I.15

Rulemaking, Minn. Statutes 2004 43A.04

Minnesota State Colleges and Universities faculty

Retired, returned to work, Minn. Statutes 2004 136F.48

Morbidity, standards, Minn. Statutes 2004 60A.763, 60A.766, 60A.768

Multiple employer trusts, defined, Minn. Statutes 2004 60A.02

Multiple employers welfare arrangements, see MULTIPLE EMPLOYERS WELFARE ARRANGEMENTS (MEWAS)

Nonprofit health service plan corporations, see NONPROFIT HEALTH SERVICE PLAN CORPORATIONS

Orders

Health plan companies, complaints, resolution, Minn. Statutes 2004 62Q.106

Managed care plans or organizations, workers' compensation violations, cease and desist orders, Minn. Statutes 2004 176.1351

Medicare supplement premiums, refunds or credits, Minn. Statutes 2004 62A.36

Point-of-service options, Minn. Statutes 2004 62Q.51

Policies

Accidental death and dismemberment, Minn. Statutes 2004 62A.135

Age limits, Minn. Statutes 2004 62A.042, 62A.08

Appearance, Minn. Statutes 2004 62A.03

Application of law, health plan companies, Minn. Statutes 2004 62Q.02

Applications, Minn. Statutes 2004 62A.01, 62A.06

Armed forces reserve or National Guard members, unfair trade practices, Minn. Statutes 2004 72A.20

Blanket insurance, exclusion, Minn. Statutes 2004 62E.02

Cancellation, Minn. Statutes 2004 60A.35, 62A.04, 62A.615, 72A.20

Certificate of insurance, equal protection, Minn. Statutes 2004 62A.01

Closed-panel health plans, Minn. Statutes 2004 62Q.43

Comprehensive health insurance plans, see same under this topic

Continuance in force, Minn. Statutes 2004 62A.08

Conversions, termination, comprehensive health insurance plan, eligibility, Minn. Statutes 2004 62E.14

Copayments and deductibles, Minn. Statutes 2004 62A.047

Covered persons, defined, Minn. Statutes 2004 60A.086

Credit insurance, see Policies under CREDIT INSURANCE

Definitions

Benefits for DES related conditions, Minn. Statutes 2004 62A.154

Comprehensive Health Insurance Act, Minn. Statutes 2004 62E.02

Fixed indemnity policies, Minn. Statutes 2004 62A.135

Generally, Minn. Statutes 2004 62A.011, 62A.151

Health and accident insurance, Minn. Statutes 2004 62A.01, 62A.011

Health care, Minn. Statutes 2004 62E.02

Health plan companies, Minn. Statutes 2004 62Q.01

Health plan policies issued as stop loss coverage, Minn. Statutes 2004 60A.235

Interagency Services for Children with Disabilities Act, Minn. Statutes 2004 125A.023

Medicare supplement insurance, Minn. Statutes 2004 62A.31

Regulation of trade practices, Minn. Statutes 2004 72A.20

Delivery, to nonresidents, Minn. Statutes 2004 62A.03

Description, Minn. Statutes 2004 62A.03

Disability, see Policies under DISABILITY INSURANCE

Disability offset prohibited, Minn. Statutes 2004 62A.18

Disclosure, see Medicare supplement policies or certificates under this topic

Discrimination, excepted practices, Minn. Statutes 2004 72A.20

Effective date, Minn. Statutes 2004 62A.03

Emergency services, preauthorization limitations, Minn. Statutes 2004 62A.049

Exceptions, Minn. Statutes 2004 62A.03

Exclusionary riders, voluntary purchasing pools, open enrollment, exemption, Minn. Statutes 2004 62Q.17

Filing requirements, Minn. Statutes 2004 62A.02

Financial reimbursement of providers, summary data, filing, Minn. Statutes 2004 72A.20

Fixed indemnity policies, Minn. Statutes 2004 62A.021, 62A.135

Foreign insurers, reciprocity, Minn. Statutes 2004 62A.04

Forms, Minn. Statutes 2004 62A.02 to 62A.04, 62A.10, 62A.11

Guaranty associations, Minn. Statutes 2004 61B.18 to 61B.32

Health plan policies issued as stop loss coverage, Minn. Statutes 2004 60A.235

Hearings, forms, approval, Minn. Statutes 2004 62A.02

Human services recipients, payment to, Minn. Statutes 2004 62A.045

Incorporation by reference, Minn. Statutes 2004 62A.03

Individual certificates, Minn. Statutes 2004 62A.10

Individual family policies, disabled children, coverage, Minn. Statutes 2004 62A.14

Insureds, Minn. Statutes 2004 62A.03, 62A.04, 62A.10, 62A.11

Issuance, Minn. Statutes 2004 62A.02, 62A.135, 62A.65

Joint self-insurance employee health plans, see Policies under JOINT SELF-INSURANCE EMPLOYEE HEALTH PLANS

Lawsuits, limitations, Minn. Statutes 2004 62A.04

Life and Health Insurance Guaranty Association, Minn. Statutes 2004 61B.23

Limits, determining, Minn. Statutes 2004 72A.20

Long-term care, see Policies under LONG-TERM CARE INSURANCE

Loss ratios, Minn. Statutes 2004 62A.021, 62A.135

Master policy certificates, Minn. Statutes 2004 62A.10

Medicare select, policies or certificates, Minn. Statutes 2004 62A.318, 62A.36

Medicare supplement policies or certificates, see same under this topic

Misrepresentation by applicant, provisions, exclusion, Minn. Statutes 2004 60A.08

Non-Medicare supplement policies, notice, Minn. Statutes 2004 62A.39

Noncancelable policies, Minn. Statutes 2004 62A.135

Nonresidents, coverage, Minn. Statutes 2004 62A.01

Payment to governmental institutions, Minn. Statutes 2004 62A.044, 62A.081

Personal information, authorization for disclosure, Minn. Statutes 2004 72A.501

Policies or certificates for out-of-state use, Minn. Statutes 2004 62A.02

Preauthorization approval, insurance companies' duties, Minn. Statutes 2004 72A.201

Premium benefits, return, Minn. Statutes 2004 62A.04

Property and casualty insurance agents, sales quotas, Minn. Statutes 2004 60A.178

Provisions

Disabled children, Minn. Statutes 2004 62A.14

Generally, Minn. Statutes 2004 62A.03 to 62A.05, 62A.15

Nonresidents, Minn. Statutes 2004 62A.01

Reconstructive surgery, Minn. Statutes 2004 62A.25

Renewal, Minn. Statutes 2004 62A.06, 62A.135

Subrogation clauses, regulation, Minn. Statutes 2004 62A.095

Readability, Minn. Statutes 2004 72C.11

Rebates, excepted practices, Minn. Statutes 2004 72A.20

Regulation, purpose, Minn. Statutes 2004 60A.235

Renewal, Minn. Statutes 2004 60A.35, 60A.351, 62A.06, 62A.135

Rescission, preexisting conditions, limitation, Minn. Statutes 2004 62A.615

Return, premium refunds, Minn. Statutes 2004 62A.48

Riders or endorsements, exclusionary restrictions, Minn. Statutes 2004 62A.65

Sale, quotas prohibited, Minn. Statutes 2004 60A.179

Standard, alteration in language for readability, Minn. Statutes 2004 72C.13

Transferability, Minn. Statutes 2004 62A.105

Policy of state

Uninsured persons, Minn. Statutes 2004 62J.01

Universal coverage, Minn. Statutes 2004 62Q.165

Policyholders

Notice received, health carriers, cessation of business, Minn. Statutes 2004 62A.65

Rights, health care information clearinghouse, duties, Minn. Statutes 2004 62J.2930

Portability of coverage, see Coverage under this topic

Preferred networks

When considered expanded provider networks, Minn. Statutes 2004 62Q.095

Premiums

Adjustment, Minn. Statutes 2004 62A.135

Alternative or reissued policies, Minn. Statutes 2004 61B.23

Average annualized premiums, Minn. Statutes 2004 62A.135

Closed panel health plans, student enrollees, higher premium for change option, Minn. Statutes 2004 62Q.43

Community health clinics, Minn. Statutes 2004 62Q.22

Compliance with law, burden of proof, Minn. Statutes 2004 62A.02

Comprehensive health insurance plans, see same under this topic

Continuation and conversion

Dependent children, Minn. Statutes 2004 62A.20, 62A.21

Disabled employees, Minn. Statutes 2004 62A.148

Employees, Minn. Statutes 2004 62A.16, 62A.17

Former spouses, Minn. Statutes 2004 62A.21

Reduced benefits, Minn. Statutes 2004 62A.21

Spouses, Minn. Statutes 2004 62A.20

Cost-effective, defined, Minn. Statutes 2004 256D.02

Deduction from retirement annuities, Minn. Statutes 2004 3A.13, 352.15, 352C.09

Definitions

General assistance, Minn. Statutes 2004 256D.03

Noncomprehensive policies, minimum loss ratios, Minn. Statutes 2004 62A.135

Reserves, valuation standards, Minn. Statutes 2004 60A.761

Small Employer Health Benefit Act, Minn. Statutes 2004 62L.02

Dependent newborns, Minn. Statutes 2004 62A.042

Expanded provider networks, Minn. Statutes 2004 62Q.095

Grace period, Minn. Statutes 2004 62A.04

Group insurance, Minn. Statutes 2004 256.9365, 256B.056, 256D.03, 471.61

Health care provider network status, nondiscrimination, Minn. Statutes 2004 62Q.10

Health Coverage Reinsurance Association, Minn. Statutes 2004 62L.13, 62L.21, 297I.15

Health maintenance organizations, see Premiums under HEALTH MAINTENANCE ORGANIZATIONS

Health plan companies, see same under this topic

Increase, Minn. Statutes 2004 125A.21

Individual health plans, Minn. Statutes 2004 256.9365

Joint self-insurance employee health plans, see Premiums under JOINT SELF-INSURANCE EMPLOYEE HEALTH PLANS

Loss ratio standards, Minn. Statutes 2004 62A.021

Medical assistance, coverage, Minn. Statutes 2004 256B.0625

Medicare supplement premiums, see same under this topic

Minneapolis employees retirement fund members, Minn. Statutes 2004 422A.05

Minnesota employees insurance program, Minn. Statutes 2004 43A.317

MinnesotaCare, see Premiums under MINNESOTACARE

Nonprofit health service plan corporations, see Premiums under NONPROFIT HEALTH SERVICE PLAN CORPORATIONS

Orders, reduction, Minn. Statutes 2004 62A.135

Payment

Discontinuance, mentally retarded or related condition children, boarding care, Minn. Statutes 2004 252.27

General assistance applicants or recipients, Minn. Statutes 2004 256D.03

Newborn coverage, Minn. Statutes 2004 62A.042

Payroll deductions, local government officers and employees, Minn. Statutes 2004 471.61

Prepayment plans, medical assistance coverage, Minn. Statutes 2004 256B.0625

Qualified Medicare supplement insurance, medical assistance coverage, Minn. Statutes 2004 256B.0625

School personnel, Minn. Statutes 2004 123B.02

Survivors, nonpayment, cancellation of coverage, notice, Minn. Statutes 2004 62A.146

Premiums paid by state, insurance taxes, exemptions, Minn. Statutes 2004 297I.15

Presumptions, excessive rates, Minn. Statutes 2004 62A.02

Provisions, generally, Minn. Statutes 2004 62A.03

Public employees insurance program, see under PUBLIC EMPLOYEES

Rates

Approval, Minn. Statutes 2004 62A.02, 297I.05

Compliance with law, burden of proof, Minn. Statutes 2004 62A.02

Contested cases, Minn. Statutes 2004 62A.02

Employee use of lawful consumable products, differential rates, Minn. Statutes 2004 181.938

Excessive, presumption, Minn. Statutes 2004 62A.02

Filing, Minn. Statutes 2004 62A.02

Fixed indemnity policies, Minn. Statutes 2004 62A.135

Gender-based decisions, Minn. Statutes 2004 62A.306, 62A.65

Guaranteed renewal, individual market regulation, Minn. Statutes 2004 62A.65

Health care cost containment, Minn. Statutes 2004 62J.041

Increase, notice and disclosure, Minn. Statutes 2004 62A.023, 62A.024

Medicare supplement insurance rates, filing and approval, Minn. Statutes 2004 62A.36

Point-of-service options, Minn. Statutes 2004 62Q.51

Port-wine stain elimination or treatment coverage, Minn. Statutes 2004 62A.304

Rate cells, filing, Minn. Statutes 2004 62A.65

Reduction, orders, Minn. Statutes 2004 62A.135

Regional index rates, requesting, Minn. Statutes 2004 62A.65

Unfair trade practices, application of law, Minn. Statutes 2004 62A.65

Variations, basis, Minn. Statutes 2004 62A.65

Voluntary purchasing pools, Minn. Statutes 2004 62Q.17

Reasonable, adequate, and nonpredatory premiums, Minn. Statutes 2004 72A.20

Reduction, change of occupation, Minn. Statutes 2004 62A.04

Refunds, Minn. Statutes 2004 62A.04

Reinstatement of policy, acceptance, Minn. Statutes 2004 62A.04

Return, Minn. Statutes 2004 62A.04

Risk adjustment system, Minn. Statutes 2004 60A.235, 62Q.03

School districts, student health and accident insurance, Minn. Statutes 2004 123B.36, 123B.49

Small employer health benefit plans, see Premiums under SMALL EMPLOYER HEALTH BENEFIT PLANS

Surcharges, diethylstilbestrol related conditions, limitations, Minn. Statutes 2004 62A.154

Survivors, Minn. Statutes 2004 62A.146

Unearned premiums, return, Minn. Statutes 2004 62A.04, 72A.20

Unpaid premiums, deduction from claims, Minn. Statutes 2004 62A.04

Prepaid health plans, see PREPAID HEALTH PLANS

Presumptions, premiums, excessive rates, Minn. Statutes 2004 62A.02

Prices, data collection and distribution, Minn. Statutes 2004 62Q.03

Prior authorization

Durable medical equipment, disclosure, Minn. Statutes 2004 62Q.67

Special education reimbursements, effect, notice, Minn. Statutes 2004 125A.21

Prisoners

Corrections Department or county, subrogation, Minn. Statutes 2004 243.255

Jail inmates, county subrogation, Minn. Statutes 2004 641.15

Producers

General law, see INSURANCE PRODUCERS

Licensing, Minn. Statutes 2004 60K.38, 60K.55

Personal solicitation, Minn. Statutes 2004 60K.46

Prohibited agreements, Minn. Statutes 2004 62A.64

Providers

Dispute resolution, Minn. Statutes 2004 62Q.106, 62Q.19

Expanded provider networks, Minn. Statutes 2004 62Q.095

Health plan companies, see same under this topic

Payments to, reconstructive surgery reimbursements, Minn. Statutes 2004 62A.25

Provider networks, dispute resolution, Minn. Statutes 2004 62Q.106, 62Q.19

School districts, special education, Minn. Statutes 2004 125A.74

Public assistance liens, Minn. Statutes 2004 256.015

Public employees insurance program, see under PUBLIC EMPLOYEES

Public information and education programs

Availability, MinnesotaCare, Minn. Statutes 2004 256L.05

Purchasing pools

Cooperative units (school districts), Minn. Statutes 2004 123A.24, 123A.25

Health care commission, duties, Minn. Statutes 2004 62Q.165

Health care purchasing alliances, see HEALTH CARE PURCHASING ALLIANCES

Voluntary, Minn. Statutes 2004 62Q.17

Qualified Medicare supplement insurance, issuers

Minnesota Comprehensive Health Association, medical assistance, premium coverage, exclusion, Minn. Statutes 2004 256B.0625

Qualified Medicare supplement plans

Certification, Minn. Statutes 2004 62E.05, 62E.07

Coverage, Minn. Statutes 2004 62E.07, 62E.12

Defined, Minn. Statutes 2004 62E.02

Information about, Minn. Statutes 2004 62E.05

Policies, see Medicare supplement policies or certificates under this topic

Premiums, see Medicare supplement premiums under this topic

Writing carriers, Minn. Statutes 2004 62E.13

Qualified plans, see Comprehensive health insurance plans under this topic

Rate regulation law, exemption, Minn. Statutes 2004 70A.02

Rebates, Minn. Statutes 2004 72A.20

Records and record keeping

Child support, reimbursement correspondence, Minn. Statutes 2004 518.171

Reinsurance

Generally, Minn. Statutes 2004 60A.803

Minnesota Comprehensive Health Association, duties and powers, Minn. Statutes 2004 62E.10

Reinsurance association, Minn. Statutes 2004 62L.13 to 62L.22

Reserve valuation, Minn. Statutes 2004 60A.767

Renewal

Guaranteed renewal, Minn. Statutes 2004 62A.285, 62A.65, 62Q.185

Medicare supplement insurance, Minn. Statutes 2004 62A.04, 62A.31

Rental vehicle personal accident insurance, Minn. Statutes 2004 72A.125

Reportable multiple employer welfare arrangements, see under MULTIPLE EMPLOYERS WELFARE ARRANGEMENTS (MEWAS)

Risk management services, see RISK MANAGEMENT SERVICES

Risks, classification, filing, Minn. Statutes 2004 62A.02

Rulemaking about

Comprehensive health insurance plans, Minn. Statutes 2004 62E.035, 62E.09

Comprehensive health insurance policies, Minn. Statutes 2004 62E.13

Demonstration projects, exemptions, Minn. Statutes 2004 62A.62

Group health and accident insurance, continuation of benefits, Minn. Statutes 2004 60A.082

Health Department, powers, Minn. Statutes 2004 256B.77

Loss ratios, Minn. Statutes 2004 62A.02

Managed care plans or organizations, workers' compensation, certification, Minn. Statutes 2004 176.1351

Medical assistance demonstration project for people with disabilities, Minn. Statutes 2004 256B.77

Medicare supplement insurance, Minn. Statutes 2004 62A.42

Migrant workers, Minn. Statutes 2004 181.73

Policies, provisions, Minn. Statutes 2004 62A.04

Valuation, minimum standards, Minn. Statutes 2004 61A.25

Voluntary purchasing pools, Minn. Statutes 2004 62Q.17

School districts, extracurricular activities, Minn. Statutes 2004 123B.49

School personnel, see Health and accident insurance under SCHOOL PERSONNEL

Securities, surety bonds, Minn. Statutes 2004 62A.29

Self-insurance

Health care purchasing alliances, exemptions, Minn. Statutes 2004 62T.01

Self-insurance employee health plans

Application of law, Patient Protection Act, Minn. Statutes 2004 62J.701

Definitions, Minn. Statutes 2004 60A.23, 62J.03, 62J.701, 62L.02

Disclosure, Minn. Statutes 2004 471.617

Health care information, review organizations, see under HEALTH CARE

Joint self-insurance employee health plans, see JOINT SELF-INSURANCE EMPLOYEE HEALTH PLANS

Local governments

Claims, disclosure, Minn. Statutes 2004 471.617

Definitions, Minn. Statutes 2004 125A.023

Excess or stop loss coverage, Minn. Statutes 2004 471.617

Pools, exclusion, Minn. Statutes 2004 471.98

Requirements, generally, Minn. Statutes 2004 471.617

Small employer health benefit plans, see SMALL EMPLOYER HEALTH BENEFIT PLANS

Self-insurers

Comprehensive health insurance plans, see same under this topic

Defined as group purchasers, Minn. Statutes 2004 62J.03

Group purchasers, see under HEALTH CARE

Self-insured employer plans, see Provider cooperatives under HEALTH CARE COOPERATIVES

Service cooperatives, health and dental plans, Minn. Statutes 2004 13.203

Settlements

Clients in state institutions, subrogation, Minn. Statutes 2004 246.531

MFIP, income exclusions, Minn. Statutes 2004 256J.21

Small employer health benefit plans, see SMALL EMPLOYER HEALTH BENEFIT PLANS

Small group markets, risk adjustment, Minn. Statutes 2004 60A.235, 62Q.03

Small health plans, claims

Unique patient identification numbers, use, Minn. Statutes 2004 62J.54

Spousal maintenance, see Medical support and insurance coverage under SPOUSAL MAINTENANCE

Staff model health plan companies

Application of law, exemption, Minn. Statutes 2004 62Q.095

State employees

Generally, see Health and accident insurance under STATE EMPLOYEES

Health care savings plan, Minn. Statutes 2004 352.98

Postretirement health care savings plan, Minn. Statutes 2004 356.24

Public employees insurance program, see under PUBLIC EMPLOYEES

State health care programs

Coverage

Generally, see Coverage under this topic

Specific programs, see Coverage under specific programs

Data collection, see under HEALTH CARE

Enrollees, Minn. Statutes 2004 62J.54, 256.362

General assistance medical care, see GENERAL ASSISTANCE MEDICAL CARE

Medical assistance, see MEDICAL ASSISTANCE

Minnesota employees insurance program, see same under this topic

MinnesotaCare, see MINNESOTACARE

Public employees insurance program, see under PUBLIC EMPLOYEES

Uniform billing forms, Minn. Statutes 2004 62J.52

State universities, Minn. Statutes 2004 136F.20, 136F.48

Statutes of limitations, subrogation, Minn. Statutes 2004 62A.096

Subrogation

Claims, notice, Minn. Statutes 2004 62A.096

Corrections Department, prisoners' insurance benefits, Minn. Statutes 2004 243.255

Counties, Minn. Statutes 2004 243.255, 260B.188, 260C.188, 641.15

General assistance medical care, Minn. Statutes 2004 256D.03

Payments for human services recipients, Minn. Statutes 2004 62A.045

Settlements, clients in state institutions, Minn. Statutes 2004 246.531

Statutes of limitations, Minn. Statutes 2004 62A.096

Suitability of insurance

Personal solicitation of insurance, Minn. Statutes 2004 60K.46

Recommendations, Minn. Statutes 2004 72A.20

Surety bonds, Minn. Statutes 2004 62A.29

Taxes, insurance taxes

State employee insurance carriers, exemption, Minn. Statutes 2004 43A.23

Teachers, see Health and accident insurance under TEACHERS

Technical college students, Minn. Statutes 2004 136F.20

TEFRA recipients

Medicaid, see MEDICAL ASSISTANCE

Medicare supplement insurance, see same under this topic

Underwriting

Gender-based decisions, Minn. Statutes 2004 62A.306, 62A.65

Human services recipients practices, Minn. Statutes 2004 62A.045

Minnesota employees insurance program, Minn. Statutes 2004 43A.317

Preexisting conditions, Minn. Statutes 2004 62A.65

Standards, support for, Minn. Statutes 2004 72A.20

Violations, breast implants, Minn. Statutes 2004 62A.285

Voluntary purchasing pools, Minn. Statutes 2004 62Q.17

Unfair or deceptive trade practices

Bloodborne pathogen and HIV tests, Minn. Statutes 2004 72A.20

Health care providers, inappropriate incentives, Minn. Statutes 2004 72A.20

Health risk avoidance, Minn. Statutes 2004 72A.20

Medicare supplement policies, sales, Minn. Statutes 2004 62A.36

Premium rates, application of law, Minn. Statutes 2004 62A.65

Uninsured persons

Coverage, essential community providers, Minn. Statutes 2004 62Q.19

MinnesotaCare, outreach grants, Minn. Statutes 2004 256L.04

Policy of state, Minn. Statutes 2004 62J.01

Services to, dentists' loan forgiveness program, Minn. Statutes 2004 144.1502

Universal coverage, Minn. Statutes 2004 62Q.165

University of Minnesota hospitals

County patients, third-party payments, Minn. Statutes 2004 158.05

Utilization review, see HEALTH CARE UTILIZATION REVIEW

Valuation, minimum standards, rulemaking, Minn. Statutes 2004 61A.25

Violations and penalties

Collectively bargained arrangements, Minn. Statutes 2004 62H.15, 62H.17

Employee leasing arrangements, Minn. Statutes 2004 62H.15, 62H.17

Employer violations, Minn. Statutes 2004 62A.303

Health and accident insurance companies, Minn. Statutes 2004 62A.021, 72A.13, 295.582

Health care directives, conditional execution, Minn. Statutes 2004 145C.13

Managed care plans or organizations, workers' compensation, cease and desist orders, Minn. Statutes 2004 176.1351

Medicare supplement insurance, Minn. Statutes 2004 62A.31, 62A.41, 62A.43

Patient protection acts, injunctions, Minn. Statutes 2004 62J.74

Policies, Minn. Statutes 2004 62A.02, 62A.303

Rental vehicle personal accident insurance, sale violations, Minn. Statutes 2004 72A.125

Reporting violations, workers' compensation, Minn. Statutes 2004 176.1351

Surety bond, failure to comply, denial of business tax deduction, Minn. Statutes 2004 62A.29

Underwriting violations, breast implants, Minn. Statutes 2004 62A.285

Vision care insurance

Coverage, exemptions, Minn. Statutes 2004 62A.136

Dependents, coverage, application of law, Minn. Statutes 2004 62A.302

Health plan, exclusion, Minn. Statutes 2004 62A.011

Voluntary purchasing pools, Minn. Statutes 2004 62Q.17

Waivers

Comprehensive health insurance plans, Minn. Statutes 2004 62E.14

Medicare supplement insurance, preexisting conditions, coverage restrictions, Minn. Statutes 2004 62A.31

Minnesota employees insurance program, Minn. Statutes 2004 43A.317

Rights of insured, Minn. Statutes 2004 62A.07

Worker's compensation option, Minn. Statutes 2004 62A.22