Under one type of rating law, insurers are free to change ra…

Under one type of rating law, insurers are free to change rates and to use modified rates immediately. However, the new rate must be filed with regulators within a specified period, such as 60 days after the modified rate is employed. This type of rating law is called

Which of the following statements about Blue Cross and Blue…

Which of the following statements about Blue Cross and Blue Shield plans is (are) true?I.Blue Cross and Blue Shield plans can be organized on a nonprofit basis or on a for-profit basis.II.Blue Cross provides coverage for hospital services; Blue Shield provides coverage for physicians’ and surgeons’ fees.

Under one type of rate regulation, insurers do not have to r…

Under one type of rate regulation, insurers do not have to register their rates with state regulatory authorities. However, insurers may be required to furnish rate schedules and supporting data to state officials. A fundamental assumption underlying this type of rating law is that market forces will determine the price and availability of insurance, rather than discretionary acts of regulators. This type of rate regulation is called