44. The premium or assessment pertaining to basic plan coverage that is stipulated in a group insurance contract or employee benefit plan shall be negotiated or agreed to by the parties.
The same applies to any contribution in the form of a deductible amount or coinsurance payment, subject to sections 12, 13 and 13.1.
1996, c. 32, s. 44; 2002, c. 27, s. 13.