1VAC55-20-450: Basic plan

The department may provide self-funded plan(s) administered by a third party administrator including, but not limited to, an exclusive provider organization (EPO) and a point of service plan (POS). These plans are described in the employee handbooks, which are distributed to employees upon enrollment. The department shall denote a self-funded plan as the "basic plan," which is required by code to be available throughout the state and shall provide the basis for all employer contributions.