1751.36 Notification of grounds for denial, suspension or revocation of certificate - hearing.

(A) When the superintendent of insurance has cause to believe that grounds for the denial of an application for a certificate of authority exist, or that grounds for the suspension or revocation of a certificate of authority exist, the superintendent shall notify the applicant or health insuring corporation and the director of health in writing, specifically stating the grounds for the denial, suspension, or revocation and setting a date of at least thirty days after the notification for a hearing on the matter.

(B) The recommendations and findings of the director of health with respect to matters subject to the director’s consideration under section 1751.04 of the Revised Code, provided in connection with any decision regarding the denial, suspension, or revocation of a certificate of authority, shall be reviewed and considered by the superintendent. After the hearing authorized by division (A) of this section, or upon the failure of the applicant or health insuring corporation to appear at the hearing, the superintendent shall take such action as in accordance with law and the evidence. The action shall be set out in written findings which shall be mailed to the applicant or health insuring corporation with a copy to the director of health. The action of the superintendent is subject to review in accordance with Chapter 119. of the Revised Code, except that a certification by the director under division (D) of section 1751.04 or division (A)(5) of section 1751.35 of the Revised Code that was made in accordance with Chapter 119. of the Revised Code shall be final as to the matters certified.

(C) Chapter 119. of the Revised Code applies to proceedings under this section to the extent that it is not in conflict with divisions (A) and (B) of this section.

Effective Date: 06-04-1997