33-22-1515. Solicitation of eligible persons. (1) The association, pursuant to a plan approved by the commissioner, shall disseminate appropriate information to the residents of this state regarding the existence of the association plan and the means of enrollment. Means of communication may include use of the press, radio, and television, as well as publication in appropriate state offices and publications.
     (2) The association shall devise and implement means of maintaining public awareness of this part and shall administer this part in a manner that facilitates public participation in the association plan.
     (3) All licensed disability insurance producers may engage in the selling or marketing of the association plan. The lead carrier shall pay an insurance producer's referral fee of at least $25 to each licensed disability insurance producer who refers an applicant to the association plan, if the applicant is accepted. The amount of the referral fee must be set by the board of directors of the association and is subject to the approval of the commissioner. The referral fees must be paid by the lead carrier from money received as premiums for the association plan.
     (4) An insurer, society, health maintenance organization, or health service corporation that rejects or applies underwriting restrictions to an applicant for disability insurance shall notify the applicant of the existence of the association plan, requirements for being accepted in the association plan, and the procedure for applying to the association plan.

     History: En. Sec. 11, Ch. 595, L. 1985; amd. Sec. 1, Ch. 713, L. 1989; amd. Sec. 29, Ch. 798, L. 1991; amd. Sec. 9, Ch. 357, L. 1995; amd. Sec. 5, Ch. 173, L. 1999.