Restrictive riders

1. A restrictive rider, endorsement, or other provision that would violate the provisions of paragraph 2 of subdivision e of subsection 3 of North Dakota Century Code section 26.1-36.3-06 and that was in force on the effective date of this chapter may not remain in force beyond the first anniversary date of the health benefit plan subject to the restrictive provision that follows the effective date of this chapter. A small employer carrier shall provide written notice to those small employers whose coverage will be changed pursuant to this subsection at least thirty days prior to the required change to the health benefit plan. 2. Except as permitted in subdivision b of subsection 3 of North Dakota Century Code section 26.1-36.3-06, a small employer carrier shall not modify or restrict a basic or standard health benefit plan in any manner for the purposes of restricting or excluding coverage or benefits for specific diseases, medical conditions, or services otherwise covered by the plan. 3. Except as permitted in subdivision b of subsection 3 of North Dakota Century Code section 26.1-36.3-06, a small employer carrier shall not modify or restrict any health benefit plan with respect to any eligible employee or dependent of an eligible employee, through riders, endorsements, or otherwise, for the purpose of restricting or excluding the coverage or benefits provided to such employee or dependent for specific diseases, medical conditions, or services otherwise covered by the plan.