LAC 37:XIII.11301. Purpose

A. The purpose of this regulation is: 1. to implement the statutory requirements in establishing pilot health insurance programs to increase access to affordable health insurance for small employers and for individuals pursuant to R.S. 22:244 et seq., of the Louisiana Revised Statutes of 1950; and 2. to carry out the intent of the Legislature and assure full compliance with the applicable statutory provisions by establishing procedures for the standardization of health benefits and compliance requirements. This program and the applicable statutory authority relating thereto shall be referred to hereinafter as "LaChoice."