If a new member wishes to join the Health Group Cooperative other than during the open enrollment, can the Health Group Cooperative and carrier allow it?
Yes. See Section 38-71-1345(A)(3). The health group cooperative shall hold an open enrollment period at least once a year during which new members may join the health group cooperative. The health group cooperative must follow the rules of the insurer’s program. The health group cooperative and the insurer may decide to allow a new member to join the health group cooperative other than during open enrollment.
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