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Boards and Commissions
Last Update: 8/18/2020
Health Reinsurance Program, Board of Directors of the Ohio
Status
Current
Type of Board
Permanent
Authority
R.C. 3924.08
Total Membership
12
(2 legislators)
Dates of Appointment
Per plan of operation established by the board
Term Length
Staggered terms as determined by initial directors;ex officio
Ending Date of Term
Not specified
Report Requirements
Plan of operation due within 180 days after appointment of initial Board. Required to periodically review deductible and maximum liability amounts set for the health reinsurance program, and authority to study the operations of the program and make legislative recommendations.
Chairperson
Small employer carrier member selected by members of the Board
Subject To Sunset Review
Yes
Full-time
No
Restriction on Partisan Affiliation
No
Senate Confirmation Required
No
Expiration Date
December 31, 2024
Appointment Authority
Other, Senate President, Speaker
Membership Composition
House members, Members with other stated qualifications, Senate members, Statewide elected officials/department heads
Compensation
Not Specified
Staff Assistance
Own staff
Additional Information
The Board of Directors was to wrap up the affairs of the Ohio Health Reinsurance Program by December 31, 2014. So it appears to be defunct. Section 610.51 of HB 49 of the 132nd GA amended Section 3 of S.B 9 of the 130th GA, extending the suspension of the related laws from 2018 to 2022. If reestablished in 2022, it will expire under Sunset Review Law on 12/31/2020.
Qualifications
Chair of Senate committee with jurisdiction over insurance matters appoints 2 member carriers that are small employer carriers, 1 member carrier that is a health insuring corporation predominately in the small employer market, and 1 member to represent health care providers. Chair of House committee with jurisdiction over insurance matters appoints 1 member carrier that is a small employer carrier, 1 member carrier whose principal health insurance business is the large employer market, 1 member to represent an employer with 50 or fewer employees, and 1 representative of Ohio consumers. House Speaker appoints 1 House member, and Senate President appoints 1 Senate member. Superintendent of Insurance is a member and appoints a representative of a member carrier operating in the small employer market who is a fellow of the Society of Actuaries.