Section 10855 Of Article 6. Participating Carriers From California Insurance Code >> Division 2. >> Part 2. >> Chapter 9. >> Article 6.
10855
. In the event the participating carrier elects to terminate
its participating agreement with a purchasing alliance, the
participating carrier shall do both of the following:
(a) Provide advance notice of its decision to the board.
(b) Provide notice of the decision at least 180 days prior to the
nonrenewal of any health benefit plan or ancillary benefit plan to
employers or small employers and enrollees.
A participating carrier that elects not to renew a health benefit
plan with a purchasing alliance shall be prohibited from writing new
business through the purchasing alliance for a period of three years
from the date of the notice to the purchasing alliance or until the
purchasing alliance, with the concurrence of the commissioner,
invites the former participating carrier to renew participation,
whichever is sooner.