1. A. This rule applies to every:
2. (1) health insurance carrier, as defined in Paragraph (2) of Subsection C of Section 59A-16-21.2 NMSA 1978;
3. (2) vision and dental plans that use a provider network; and
4. (3) multiple employer welfare arrangement (individually a “carrier” and collectively “carriers”).
5. B. A carrier is not subject to this rule with respect to any “health benefits plan” or “plan” as defined in Paragraph (1) of Subsection C of Section 59A-16-21.2 NMSA 1978, which only provides “excepted benefits,” as this term is defined in Subsection B of Section 59A-23G-2 NMSA 1978.

[13.10.16.2 NMAC - Rp, 13.10.16.2 NMAC, 01/01/2023]