§11.1. Rules and regulations; essential health benefits package

            The commissioner shall promulgate rules pursuant to the Administrative Procedure Act to define "essential health benefits", to establish annual limitations on cost sharing and deductibles, and to define required levels of coverage. The commissioner shall adopt initial administrative rules before January 1, 2020. Notwithstanding any provision of R.S. 49:962 to the contrary, the commissioner may adopt initial administrative rules as required by this Section pursuant to the provisions of R.S. 49:962 without a finding that an imminent peril to the public health, safety, or welfare exists.

            Acts 2019, No. 412, §1, eff. June 11, 2019; Acts 2021, No. 211, §3.