SEC. 2713. DISCLOSURE OF INFORMATION.
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<<NOTE: 42 USC 300gg-13.>>
``(a) Disclosure of Information by Health Plan Issuers.--In
connection with the offering of any health insurance coverage to a small
employer, a health insurance issuer--
``(1) shall make a reasonable disclosure to such employer,
as part of its solicitation and sales materials, of the
availability of information described in subsection (b), and
``(2) upon request of such a small employer, provide such
information.
``(b) Information Described.--
``(1) In general.--Subject to paragraph (3), with respect to
a health insurance issuer offering health insurance coverage to
a small employer, information described in this subsection is
information concerning--
``(A) the provisions of such coverage concerning
issuer's right to change premium rates and the factors
that may affect changes in premium rates;
``(B) the provisions of such coverage relating to
renewability of coverage;
``(C) the provisions of such coverage relating to
any preexisting condition exclusion; and
``(D) the benefits and premiums available under all
health insurance coverage for which the employer is
qualified.
``(2) Form of information.--Information under this
subsection shall be provided to small employers in a manner
determined to be understandable by the average small employer,
and shall be sufficient to reasonably inform small employers of
their rights and obligations under the health insurance
coverage.
``(3) Exception.--An issuer is not required under this
section to disclose any information that is proprietary and
trade secret information under applicable law.
``Subpart 3--Exclusion of Plans; Enforcement; Preemption
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