Section 1324

SEC. 1324. 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 1322, a community health insurance option under section 1323, or a nationwide qualified health plan under section 1333[b], 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.