2025 Session Last amended: 2025 session

§ 62D.221 — Oversight of Transactions

Plain-Language Summary

This section makes HMOs subject to certain insurance holding company and merger oversight laws. Before anyone can acquire a domestic nonprofit HMO's assets, they must file a statement with the commissioner and get approval. HMOs must comply with the same transaction oversight rules that apply to insurance companies.

Practical Notes
This 2024 law ensures that mergers, acquisitions, and major transactions involving HMOs get the same regulatory scrutiny as insurance company transactions. Anyone trying to buy a nonprofit HMO must get commissioner approval first. This protects enrollees from changes in ownership that could affect their coverage.