Code of Virginia - Title 38.2 Insurance - Chapter 61 Dental Plan Organizations

38.2-6100 Applicability of chapter
A. Except as otherwise provided by law, no dental plan organization shall be organized, conducted, or offered in the Commonwealth other than in the manner ...

38.2-6101 Definitions
As used in this chapter: "Contract holder" means (i) with respect to group contracts, the organization or entity to which the dental benefit contract is ...

38.2-6102 License application
A. No person shall establish or operate a dental plan organization in the Commonwealth without first obtaining a license from the Commission. Any business entity, ...

38.2-6103 Issuance of license; capital and surplus; impairment
A. The Commission shall issue a license to a dental plan organization after the filing of a complete application and payment of a $500 nonrefundable ...

38.2-6104 License renewals
A. Each dental plan organization organized under this chapter shall obtain an annual renewal of its license from the Commission by July 1 of each ...

38.2-6105 Required dental benefit contract provisions
A. Each dental benefit contract shall contain the following provisions: 1. An effective date of the contract; 2. A provision describing the payment of required ...

38.2-6106 Optional provisions
Dental benefit contracts may contain the following provisions: 1. A provision including the dental plan organization's intention to charge a specified missed appointment fee. The ...

38.2-6107 Grace period requirements
The contract holder shall be given a 31-day grace period for the payment of any premium falling due after the first premium during which coverage ...

38.2-6108 Plan dentist contracts; preferred providers; assignment of benefits
A. Each contract with a plan dentist shall contain the following provisions: 1. A hold harmless clause that satisfies the requirements of subdivision C 9 ...

38.2-6109 Delivery of contract forms
The dental plan organization: 1. Shall provide a written dental benefit contract to each group contract holder within 15 days of acceptance of the group's ...

38.2-6110 Filing requirements for premium rates and subscription fees
A. The filing with the Commission of any dental benefit contract or rider or endorsement by a dental plan organization shall be accompanied by the ...

38.2-6111 Examinations
A. The Commission shall examine the affairs of each dental plan organization as provided for in § 38.2-1317. B. Instead of making its own examination, ...

38.2-6112 Licensing of agents
Dental benefit contracts may be solicited only through health insurance agents and limited lines life and health agents licensed in accordance with Chapter 18 (§ ...

38.2-6113 Application of other laws
A. Except to the extent that such application would be inconsistent with any provision of this chapter, the provisions of Chapter 5 (§ 32.1-123 et ...