(1) In connection with the offering of any health insurance coverage to a small employer, a small employer carrier is required to:

(a) Make a reasonable disclosure to the employer, as part of its solicitation and sales materials, of the availability of the information described in (2) of this rule for all plans marketed by the carrier; and

(b) Upon request of the employer, provide that information to the employer.

(2) Information that must be provided under (1) (b) of this rule is:

(a) Information required in 33-22-1809(4) , MCA;

(b) A description of benefits in summary form;

(c) The rate or rating schedule that applies to the plan. If the plan has options with respect to the length or existence of preexisting condition waiting periods or affiliation periods, information regarding rates under those options must be provided;

(d) The minimum employer contribution and group participation rules that apply; and

(e) In the case of a network plan, a map or listing of counties served and a list of providers in the network.