(a) In this section, "case characteristics" has the meaning assigned by Section 1501.201.
(b) The department may require periodic reports by small employer health benefit plan issuers and agents regarding small employer health benefit plans issued by those issuers and agents. The reporting requirements must include information regarding:
(1) case characteristics; and
(2) the number of small employer health benefit plans in various categories that are marketed or issued to small employers.