2025 Session Last amended: 1995 session

§ 62H.08 — Exemption

Plain-Language Summary

A group health plan that existed before March 1, 1983, and is sponsored by a tax-exempt trade association, is exempt from most of the joint self-insurance requirements. However, the plan must still follow small employer insurance rules for any members who are small employers.

62H.08 EXEMPTION.

A homogenous joint employer plan providing group health benefits, which was in existence prior to March 1, 1983, and which is associated with, or organized or sponsored by, an association exempt from taxation under United States Code, title 26, section 501(c)(6), and controlled by a board of trustees a majority of whom are members of the association, is exempt from the requirements of sections 62H.01 to 62H.08 and 471.617, subdivisions 1 to 3, and the insurance laws of this state, except that the association must comply with the provisions of chapter 62L with respect to any members that are small employers.

History:

1983 c 241 s 8; 1995 c 234 art 7 s 11

History: History: 1983 c 241 s 8; 1995 c 234 art 7 s 11

Practical Notes

This exemption is narrow and only applies to certain older plans connected to trade associations. If you are covered by such a plan, the small employer rules in chapter 62L still apply to protect you. Most modern joint self-insurance plans do not qualify for this exemption.

Source: Minnesota Office of the Revisor of Statutes