42 U.S.C. § 18044

Level playing field

(a) In general

Notwithstanding any other provision of law, any health insurance coverage offered by a private health insurance issuer shall not be subject to any Federal or State law described in subsection (b) if a qualified health plan offered under the Consumer Operated and Oriented Plan program under section 18042 of this title , or a multi-State qualified health plan under section 18054 of this title , is not subject to such law.

(b) Laws described

The Federal and State laws described in this subsection are those Federal and State laws relating to—

(1)

guaranteed renewal;

(2)

rating;

(3)

preexisting conditions;

(4)

non-discrimination;

(5)

quality improvement and reporting;

(6)

fraud and abuse;

(7)

solvency and financial requirements;

(8)

market conduct;

(9)

prompt payment;

(10)

appeals and grievances;

(11)

privacy and confidentiality;

(12)

licensure; and

(13)

benefit plan material or information.

( Pub. L. 111–148, title I, § 1324 , title X, § 10104(n), Mar. 23, 2010 , 124 Stat. 199 , 902.)