\n(a) A health benefit plan is subject to this Act if it provides health benefits for small employers and if any of the following conditions are met:\n(1) Any part of the premiums or benefits is paid by a small employer or any covered individual is reimbursed, whether through wage or adjustments or otherwise, by a small employer for any portion of the premium;\n(2) The health benefit plan is treated by the employer as part of a plan or program for the purpose of sections 106, 125, or 162 of the United States Internal Revenue Code; or\n(3) The small employer has permitted payroll deductions for the eligible enrollees for the health benefit plans.\n(b) Repealed by Session Laws 1993, c. 529, s. 3.5, effective January 1, 1995.\n(c) A health benefit plan is not subject to this Act if it provides health benefits for employers who are employer members of a Path 2 MEWA pursuant to Article 50A of this Chapter through a policy issued to the Path 2 MEWA. (1991, c. 630, s. 1; 1993, c. 529, s. 3.5; 2013-357, s. 2(c); 2019-202, s. 4(b); 2020-69, s. 3(d).)
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