35-25-106. Private health insurance plan request for proposals. (a) If the child health insurance plan required by W.S. 35-25-103 is provided through a private health insurance company, the department shall issue a request for proposals from qualified insurers not less than once every five (5) years, in addition to the requirements set forth in W.S. 35-25-103(b). The department shall award the contract for this service to an insurer based on price, the provision of required services and other factors listed in the department's request for proposals. A contract for health insurance awarded under this section shall contain provisions with respect to exclusions from coverage for preexisting conditions that are no more restrictive than those described in 42 U.S.C. 1397bb(b)(1)(B)(ii). The contract shall include provisions for changes in terms and conditions and for rebidding in case major changes are needed. The department shall have the right to rebid the contract after two (2) years. (b) Biennially, the department may allow a contractor providing child health insurance pursuant to subsection (a) of this section to adjust the price charged for the coverage, but if the price is rs. (b) Biennially, the department may allow a contractor providing child health insurance pursuant to subsection (a) of this section to adjust the price charged for the coverage, but if the price is increased, the department may, after public notice, rebid the contract or the department may administer the program pursuant to W.S. 35-25-103. (c) Repealed by Laws 2020, ch. 10, 2.
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