(1)
(a) For purposes of this section, "participation" means the same as that term is defined in Section 31A-1-301.
(b) Except as provided in Subsection (2), a requirement used by a covered carrier in determining whether to provide coverage to a small employer, including a participation requirement and a minimum employer contribution requirement, shall be applied uniformly among all small employers with the same number of eligible employees applying for coverage or receiving coverage from the covered carrier.
(2) A covered carrier may not increase a participation requirement or a requirement for minimum employer contribution, applicable to a small employer, at any time after the small employer is accepted for coverage.