54-52.1-08.2. Uniform group insurance program - Compliance with federal requirements - Group purchasing arrangements

54-52.1-08.2. Uniform group insurance program - Compliance with federal requirements - Group purchasing arrangements. If the board determines that any section or the phraseology of any section of this chapter does not comply with applicable federal statutes or rules, the board shall adopt appropriate terminology with respect to that section to comply with the federal statutes or rules, subject to the approval of the legislative management's employee benefits programs committee. The board may assume responsibility for group purchasing arrangements as provided by federal law. Any plan modifications made by the board under this section are effective until the effective date of any measure enacted by the legislative assembly providing the necessary amendments to this chapter to ensure compliance with the federal statutes or rules.