33-22-1502. Duties of commissioner -- rules. (1) The commissioner shall:
     (a) supervise the creation of the association within the limits described in 33-22-1503;
     (b) approve the selection of the lead carrier by the association and approve the association's contract with the lead carrier, including the association plan coverage and premiums to be charged;
     (c) conduct periodic audits to ensure the general accuracy of the financial data submitted by the lead carrier and the association;
     (d) undertake, directly or through contracts with other persons, studies or demonstration projects to develop awareness of the benefits of this part so that the residents of this state may best avail themselves of the health care benefits provided by this part; and
     (e) adopt rules to carry out the provisions and purposes of this part, including rules regarding late payment penalties or rates of interest charged on an unpaid assessment.
     (2) The commissioner may adopt rules that limit association plan eligibility under 33-22-1501(7)(a)(ii)(B) according to income level.

     History: En. Sec. 2, Ch. 595, L. 1985; amd. Sec. 2, Ch. 367, L. 2001; amd. Sec. 2, Ch. 453, L. 2003; amd. Sec. 30, Ch. 469, L. 2005.