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<regulation prefix="Regulation" num=".15" citation="COMAR 10.25.01.15" title_num="10" subtitle_num="25" chapter_num="01" heading="Carrier Requirements.">
  <paragraph num="A.">
    <text>To participate in the Premium Subsidy Program, a carrier shall meet the definition of a participating carrier under Regulation .02B(34) of this chapter.</text>
  </paragraph>
  <paragraph num="B.">
    <text>The written participation agreement shall include:</text>
    <paragraph num="(1)">
      <text>The carrier's designation of its subsidy administrator or administrators;</text>
    </paragraph>
    <paragraph num="(2)">
      <text>The Commission's requirement for monthly data submissions regarding premium subsidy recipients covered by the participating carrier; and</text>
    </paragraph>
    <paragraph num="(3)">
      <text>The participating carrier's agreement to cooperate with any audits of the Premium Subsidy Program.</text>
    </paragraph>
  </paragraph>
  <paragraph num="C.">
    <text>A participating carrier may not condition the sale of a wellness benefit to a small employer based on participation of the eligible employees of that small employer in wellness programs or activities.</text>
  </paragraph>
  <paragraph num="D.">
    <text>A prominent carrier shall offer at least one health benefit plan to a small employer who meets the requirements described in Regulation .04 of this chapter and shall enter into a written participation agreement with the Commission.</text>
  </paragraph>
</regulation>