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23-64-604. Guide license required.

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23-64-604. Guide license required.

23-64-604. Guide license required. (a)(1) A person shall not act as a guide in this state through a health insurance marketplace unless licensed under this subchapter as an eligible entity. (2) A health insurer or an affiliate of a health insurer is not an eligible entity. (b) A contract awarded to a guide is contingent on a person's: (1) Being licensed under this subchapter; (2) Becoming licensed under this subchapter by September 30, 2013, or within ninety (90) days after the receipt of funding; or (3) Employing a licensee that meets the requirements in subdivision (b)(1) or subdivision (b)(2) of this section. (c) A guide shall: (1) Assist consumers in understanding the available qualified health plans offered through a health insurance marketplace, their differences, premium tax credits, cost-sharing provisions, and the public programs and their eligibility; (2) Provide enrollment information in a culturally and linguistically appropriate manner that meets the needs of the population being served by a health insurance marketplace in this state, including those individuals with limited English proficiency or who are protected under section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, 29 U.S.C. § 794 and Title II of the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, 42 U.S.C. §§ 12131-12165, as they existed on January 1, 2013; (3) Ensure that information is provided in a way that simplifies choices and considers the individual needs of consumers; (4) Maintain expertise in eligibility, enrollment, and public and private insurance specifications and conduct public education activities to raise awareness about the health insurance marketplace in this state; (5) Provide information and services in a fair, accurate, and impartial manner that acknowledges other h

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23-64-604. Guide license required. (a)(1) A person shall not act as a guide in this state through a health insurance marketplace unless licensed under this subchapter as an eligible entity. (2) A health insurer or an affiliate of a health insurer is not an eligible entity. (b) A contract awarded to a guide is contingent on a person's: (1) Being licensed under this subchapter; (2) Becoming licensed under this subchapter by September 30, 2013, or within ninety (90) days after the receipt of funding; or (3) Employing a licensee that meets the requirements in subdivision (b)(1) or subdivision (b)(2) of this section. (c) A guide shall: (1) Assist consumers in understanding the available qualified health plans offered through a health insurance marketplace, their differences, premium tax credits, cost-sharing provisions, and the public programs and their eligibility; (2) Provide enrollment information in a culturally and linguistically appropriate manner that meets the needs of the population being served by a health insurance marketplace in this state, including those individuals with limited English proficiency or who are protected under section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, 29 U.S.C. § 794 and Title II of the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, 42 U.S.C. §§ 12131-12165, as they existed on January 1, 2013; (3) Ensure that information is provided in a way that simplifies choices and considers the individual needs of consumers; (4) Maintain expertise in eligibility, enrollment, and public and private insurance specifications and conduct public education activities to raise awareness about the health insurance marketplace in this state; (5) Provide information and services in a fair, accurate, and impartial manner that acknowledges other health programs; (6) Increase awareness of insurance options in a way that does not stigmatize qualified health plans; (7) Facilitate enrollment in qualified health plans or coverage offered through a health insurance marketplace and with post-enrollment dispute resolution; (8) Provide referrals to an applicable office of health insurance consumer assistance or health insurance ombudsman established under section 2793 of the Public Health Service Act, 42 U.S.C. § 300gg et seq., as it existed on January 1, 2013, or any other appropriate state agency or agencies, for a consumer participating in enrollment with a grievance, complaint, or question regarding his or her health plan, coverage, or a determination under the plan or coverage; (9) Not receive any financial consideration directly or indirectly from a health insurer or stop-loss insurance company or qualified health plan; (10) Demonstrate that no conflict of interest exists in providing in-person assistance and the services as stated in 45 C.F.R. § 155.210; and (11) Provide resources or avenues for consumers to register complaints and grievances with a service provided through the health insurance marketplace.

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29 U.S.C. § 794 — Disability, Independent Living, and Rehabilitation Research Advisory Council

**(a) Establishment** Subject to the availability of appropriations, the Secretary shall establish in the Department of Health and Human Services a Disability, Independent Living, and Rehabilitation Research Advisory Council (referred to in this section as the “Council”) composed of not less than 12 members appointed by the Secretary. **(b) Duties** The Council shall advise the Director with respect to research priorities and the development and revision of the 5-year plan required by [section 762(h) of this title](https://uscode.house.gov/view.xhtml?req=granuleid:USC-prelim-title29-section762/h&num=0&edition=prelim). **(c) Qualifications** Members of the Council shall be generally representative of the community of disability, independent living, and rehabilitation professionals, the community of disability, independent living, and rehabilitation researchers, the directors of independent living centers and community rehabilitation programs, the business community (including a representative of the small business community) that has experience with the system of vocational rehabilitation services and independent living services carried out under this chapter and with hiring individuals with disabilities, the community of stakeholders involved in assistive technology, the community of covered school professionals, and the community of individuals with disabilities, and the individuals’ representatives. At least one-half of the members shall be individuals with disabilities or the individuals’ representatives. **(d) Terms of appointment** (1) **Length of term** — Each member of the Council shall serve for a term of up to 3 years, determined by the Secretary, except that— (A) a member appointed to fill a vacancy occurring prior to the expiration of the term for whic

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29 U.S.C. § 794 — Nondiscrimination under Federal grants

Page 300 TITLE 29—LABOR § 794 1 See References in Text note below. ‘‘handicapped individuals’’ and ‘‘section 706(8) of this title’’ for ‘‘section 706(7) of this title’’. Subsec. (b). Pub. L. 99–506, §§ 103(d)(2)(B), (C), 1001(f)(2), substituted ‘‘individual with handicaps’’ for ‘‘handicapped individual’’, ‘‘individuals with handi- caps’’ for ‘‘handicapped individuals’’, and ‘‘a contract’’ for ‘‘his contract’’. Subsec. (c). Pub. L. 99–506, § 1001(f)(3), substituted ‘‘The President’’ for ‘‘he’’ in two places and substituted ‘‘the reasons’’ for ‘‘his reasons’’. 1978—Subsec. (a). Pub. L. 95–602 substituted ‘‘section 706(7) of this title’’ for ‘‘section 706(6) of this title’’. § 794. Nondiscrimination under Federal grants and programs (a) Promulgation of rules and regulations No otherwise qualified individual with a dis- ability in the United States, as defined in sec- tion 705(20) of this title, shall, solely by reason of her or his disability, be excluded from the participation in, be denied the benefits of, or be subjected to discrimination under any program or activity receiving Federal financial assist- ance or under any program or activity con- ducted by any Executive agency or by the United States Postal Service. The head of each such agency shall promulgate such regulations as may be necessary to carry out the amend- ments to this section made by the Rehabilita- tion, Comprehensive Services, and Develop- mental Disabilities Act of 1978. Copies of any proposed regulation shall be submitted to appro- priate authorizing committees of the Congress, and such regulation may take effect no earlier than the thirtieth day after the date on which such regulation is so submitted to such commit- tees. (b) ‘‘Program or activity’’ defined For the

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42 U.S.C. § 300gg — Fair health insurance premiums

**(a) 11 So in original. No subsec. (b) has been enacted. Prohibiting discriminatory premium rates** (1) **In general** — With respect to the premium rate charged by a health insurance issuer for health insurance coverage offered in the individual or small group market— (A) such rate shall vary with respect to the particular plan or coverage involved only by— (i) whether such plan or coverage covers an individual or family; (ii) rating area, as established in accordance with paragraph (2); (iii) age, except that such rate shall not vary by more than 3 to 1 for adults (consistent with [section 300gg–6(c) of this title](https://uscode.house.gov/view.xhtml?req=granuleid:USC-prelim-title42-section300gg–6/c&num=0&edition=prelim)); and (iv) tobacco use, except that such rate shall not vary by more than 1.5 to 1; and (B) such rate shall not vary with respect to the particular plan or coverage involved by any other factor not described in subparagraph (A). (2) **Rating area** (A) *In general* — Each State shall establish 1 or more rating areas within that State for purposes of applying the requirements of this subchapter. (B) *Secretarial review* — The Secretary shall review the rating areas established by each State under subparagraph (A) to ensure the adequacy of such areas for purposes of carrying out the requirements of this subchapter. If the Secretary determines a State’s rating areas are not adequate, or that a State does not establish such areas, the Secretary may establish rating areas for that State. (3) **Permissible age bands** — The Secretary, in consultation with the National Association of Insurance Commissioners, shall define the permissible age bands for rating purposes under paragraph (1)(A)(iii). (4) **Application of variat

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42 U.S.C. § 300gg — Fair health insurance premiums

Page 1597 TITLE 42—THE PUBLIC HEALTH AND WELFARE § 300gg 1 So in original. 1 So in original. No subsec. (b) has been enacted. require the provision of data to public health authorities. (July 1, 1944, ch. 373, title XXVI, § 2695G, as added Pub. L. 111–87, § 13, Oct. 30, 2009, 123 Stat. 2902.) Statutory Notes and Related Subsidiaries EFFECTIVE DATE Section effective as if enacted on Sept. 30, 2009, see section 2(a)(3)(B) of Pub. L. 111–87, set out as an Effec- tive Date of 2009 Amendment; Revival of Section note under section 300ff–11 of this title. § 300ff–139. Injunctions regarding violation of prohibition (a) In general The Secretary may, in any court of competent jurisdiction, commence a civil action for the purpose of obtaining temporary or permanent injunctive relief with respect to any violation of this part. (b) Facilitation of information on violations The Secretary shall establish an administra- tive process for encouraging emergency response employees to provide information to the Sec- retary regarding violations of this part. As ap- propriate, the Secretary shall investigate al- leged such 1 violations and seek appropriate in- junctive relief. (July 1, 1944, ch. 373, title XXVI, § 2695H, as added Pub. L. 111–87, § 13, Oct. 30, 2009, 123 Stat. 2902.) Statutory Notes and Related Subsidiaries EFFECTIVE DATE Section effective as if enacted on Sept. 30, 2009, see section 2(a)(3)(B) of Pub. L. 111–87, set out as an Effec- tive Date of 2009 Amendment; Revival of Section note under section 300ff–11 of this title. § 300ff–140. Applicability of part This part shall not apply in a State if the chief executive officer of the State certifies to the Secretary that the law of the State is substan- tially consistent with this part. (July 1, 19

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