1. A. At least 30 days prior to granting an innovation waiver, the commissioner shall provide public notice of the draft waiver on the department’s website as outlined in R.S. 22:1430.2(I). In making a determination as to whether to grant or deny a waiver, the commissioner may give due consideration to any public comment about such application received via mail or electronic communication within 21 days of public notice being posted on the department’s website.
2. B. If the commissioner determines that a product or service qualifies for an expedited application process, the commissioner shall provide public notice of the draft waiver on the department’s website as outlined in R.S. 22:1430.2(I) within five days, excluding weekends and holidays.
3. C. If an innovation waiver is granted, the commissioner shall provide public notice of its existence by publishing on the department’s website all information required by R.S. 22:1430.2(J).

Authority Note

AUTHORITY NOTE: Promulgated in accordance with R.S. 22:11, 22:1430.1 et seq., and the Administrative Procedure Act, R.S. 49:950 et seq.

Historical Note

HISTORICAL NOTE: Promulgated by the Department of Insurance, Office of the Commissioner, LR 51:967 (July 2025).