If "over 65" accident and health insurance plans exist or hereafter come into existence in other states pursuant to legislative authority similar to that herein given, North Carolina insurers may jointly participate with insurers of such other states in forming a regional plan to carry out the purposes of this Article. Any association formed for the operation of a regional plan shall be exempt from the provisions of G.S. 58-3-85 and may engage in business in North Carolina through its insurer members only, without being separately licensed.
N.C. Gen. Stat. § 58-52-10