KRS 304.32-130: Schedule of dues and fees.

The commissioner shall not issue or renew a certificate of authority to any

corporation operating or proposing to operate a nonprofit hospital, medical-surgical,

dental, or other health service plan unless:

(1) The subscription or membership certificates which the corporation offers to its

subscribers or members, together with a schedule of the dues and fees to be

paid by subscribers or members, or the formula for developing dues or fees,

has been filed with the commissioner in accordance with KRS 304.32-160.

(2) The schedule of the dues and fees to be paid by subscribers or members is

one which will:

(a) Enable the corporation to meet its current and ongoing obligations to its

subscribers or members without impairing the guarantee fund required by

KRS 304.32-140;

(b) Is established and justified in accordance with those actuarially sound

factors deemed relevant by the commissioner;

(c) Not be excessive, inadequate, or unfairly discriminatory in relation to the

services offered; and

(d) Enable the corporation to achieve and maintain the highest insurance

industry financial strength ratings.