Federal · Title 42 — Public Health and Welfare
42 U.S.C. § 18044: Level playing field
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Notwithstanding any other provision of law, any health insurance coverage offered by a private health insurance issuer shall not be subject to any Federal or State law described in subsection (b) if a qualified health plan offered under the Consumer Operated and Oriented Plan program under section 18042 of this title , or a multi-State qualified health plan under section 18054 of this title , is not subject to such law. guaranteed renewal; rating; preexisting conditions; non-discrimination; quality improvement and reporting; fraud and abuse; solvency and financial requirements; market conduct; prompt payment; appeals and grievances; privacy and confidentiality; licensure; and benefit plan material or information.
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