2012 Utah Code
Title 31A - Insurance Code
Article 30 - Individual, Small Employer, and Group Health Insurance Act
Section 102 - Purpose statement.

The purpose of this chapter is to:

(1) prevent abusive rating practices;

(2) require disclosure of rating practices to purchasers;

(3) establish rules regarding:

(a) a universal individual and small group application; and

(b) renewability of coverage;

(4) improve the overall fairness and efficiency of the individual and small group insurance market;

(5) provide increased access for individuals and small employers to health insurance; and

(6) provide an employer with the opportunity to establish a defined contribution arrangement for an employee to purchase a health benefit plan through the Internet portal created by Section 63M-1-2504.

Amended by Chapter 12, 2009 General Session