42 U.S.C. § 18044

(a) In general Notwithstanding any other provision of law, any health insurance coverage offered by a private health insurance issuer shall not be subject to any Federal or State law described in subsection (b) if a qualified health plan offered under the Consumer Operated and Oriented Plan program under section 18042 of this title , or a multi-State qualified health plan under section 18054 of this title , is not subject to such law. (b) Laws described The Federal and State laws described in this subsection are those Federal and State laws relating to— (1) guaranteed renewal; (2) rating; (3) preexisting conditions; (4) non-discrimination; (5) quality improvement and reporting; (6) fraud and abuse; (7) solvency and financial requirements; (8) market conduct; (9) prompt payment; (10) appeals and grievances; (11) privacy and confidentiality; (12) licensure; and (13) benefit plan material or information.