OAR 836-053-0007: Approval and Certification of Associations, Trusts, Discretionary Groups and Multiple Employer Welfare Arrangements

(1) Before an insurer may issue coverage to an association, trust, discretionary group or Multiple Employer Welfare Arrangement (MEWA) not already approved by the Director of the Department of Consumer and Business Services as a group policyholder, the insurer must obtain approval from the director to issue coverage to the association, trust, discretionary group or MEWA as the group policyholder. (2) Annually, or more frequently if required by the director, an insurer must certify that an association, trust, discretionary group or MEWA that is a group policyholder continues to meet the requirements of ORS 743.522 and section 7, chapter 681, Oregon Laws 2013.